What are the schools like in Old Bridge, NJ?

Old Bridge is served primarily by Old Bridge Township School District. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Old Bridge?

The median household income in Old Bridge, NJ is $104,712 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.9%.

What is the weather like in Old Bridge, NJ?

Old Bridge has an average high temperature of 41.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.0 inches.

Old Bridge, NJ Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Old Bridge, NJ affordable or expensive?

Old Bridge's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Old Bridge is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $440,400 and the median rent is $1,387 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Old Bridge, NJ?

Old Bridge has a violent crime rate of 68.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 700.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Old Bridge, NJ a Good Place to Live?

Old Bridge is a small city of 28,094 in New Jersey, with a median household income of $104,712 and a 6.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% above the national average.

Strengths: Old Bridge stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living, high home prices, longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Old Bridge is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Old Bridge city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 112.5

Old Bridge's overall cost of living index is 112.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Old Bridge costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Old Bridge, NJ	National Avg
Median Home Value	$440,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,387	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$104,712	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Old Bridge's violent crime rate is 68.4 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

68.4 /100k

Property Crime

700.0 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Old Bridge is served primarily by Old Bridge Township School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Old Bridge, NJ	National Avg
School District	Old Bridge Township School District	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	38.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Old Bridge sees average highs of 41.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 49.9 inches of annual precipitation and 29.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Old Bridge, NJ
Average High — January	41.7°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	49.9"
Annual Snowfall	29.0"

Demographics

Metric	Old Bridge, NJ	National Avg
Population	28,094	—
Median Age	43.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	38.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.9%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.8%	18.9%
Asian	13.3%	6.3%
Under 18	19.5%	22.2%
65 and over	18.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Old Bridge

Old Bridge, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code:

08857

Old Bridge vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Old Bridge, NJ affordable or expensive?

Old Bridge's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Old Bridge roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $440,400 and median rent is $1,387/month.

What is the crime rate in Old Bridge, NJ?

Old Bridge's violent crime rate is 68.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 700.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Old Bridge?

Public schools in Old Bridge are operated by Old Bridge Township School District. The district has 11 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 38.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Old Bridge, NJ a good place to live?

Old Bridge, NJ has a population of 28,094, a median household income of $104,712, and an unemployment rate of 6.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Old Bridge?

Old Bridge averages 41.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 49.9 inches with about 29.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Old Bridge?

Old Bridge, NJ is covered by 1 ZIP code: 08857.

What is the population of Old Bridge?

The population of Old Bridge, New Jersey is 28,094 with a median age of 43.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Old Bridge?

Key numbers for living in Old Bridge: cost of living index 112 (100 = US average), median home $440,400, median household income $104,712, crime index 24 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Old Bridge side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.