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Living in
Bradley Gardens.
Bradley Gardens is an unincorporated community in Somerset County, NJ. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Bradley Gardens
This is an affluent, family-oriented community in Somerset County that punches well above its weight financially—median household income sits at nearly $178,000, and median home values around $546,000 reflect a neighborhood where professional families have settled in for the long haul. The population skews older (median age 42.6) and married (64.5% of households), with nearly 40% of homes containing kids under 18, so you'll find this is very much a place built around schools, stable jobs, and raising families rather than nightlife or transience. The community is remarkably diverse for New Jersey, with a substantial Asian community (about 31% of residents) alongside white, Latino, and Black neighbors, which shows up in the local food scene and the overall texture of everyday life here.
Bradley Gardens at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.8 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Foreign-Born
33.4%
Broadband Internet
97.2%
of households
Population Growth
-0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics33.4% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Bradley Gardens: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bradley Gardens, the largest foreign-born group is from India (55.1%), and 15.1% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
22.1%
of residents
65 and Older
12.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.4%
of households
Married Couples
62.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.72
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 55% above NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Bradley Gardens
In Bradley Gardens, rent runs 55% above the NJ average, and home values are 20% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
29.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,067
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
90.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.5%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below NJ average
Unemployment in Bradley Gardens
Unemployment in Somerset County, which includes Bradley Gardens, is 0.7 percentage points lower than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Bradley Gardens: Somerset County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Somerset County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Bradley Gardens is about 4% of Somerset County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Bradley Gardens Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute32.9 min avg
How Bradley Gardens residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bradley Gardens, most residents drive alone to work (59%), and 49% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Trenton Mercer Airport (TTN)
Regional airport · few flights162k passengers boarded in 2025
- 27 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Major hub23.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Bridgewater Township Police Department, which covers Bradley Gardens, runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
44.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
749.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Bridgewater Township Police Department (township-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 28 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
90.9 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Somerset County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Somerset County, which includes Bradley Gardens, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 28 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 28 | Winter Weather | $45,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | Excessive Heat | None reported |
| 2023 | 26 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2022 | 16 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $100.0M |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 19 | Winter Storm | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Somerset County, county-wide
Bradley Gardens is about 4% of Somerset County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality41 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hunterdon County, NJ (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 14 miles from Bradley Gardens) is typically good — 268 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
41
Good Days
268
per year
Moderate Days
90
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Hunterdon County, NJ (14 mi away)
Climate83°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bradley Gardens has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/37°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/59°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.8"
Annual Snowfall
21.0"
Hot Days/Year
16
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
137
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
122
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 39°F | 19°F | 3.55" |
| Feb | 41°F | 20°F | 2.79" |
| Mar | 50°F | 27°F | 4.11" |
| Apr | 62°F | 36°F | 3.96" |
| May | 72°F | 46°F | 3.44" |
| Jun | 81°F | 56°F | 4.25" |
| Jul | 86°F | 62°F | 4.68" |
| Aug | 83°F | 60°F | 3.74" |
| Sep | 77°F | 53°F | 4.26" |
| Oct | 64°F | 41°F | 4.27" |
| Nov | 54°F | 31°F | 3.20" |
| Dec | 43°F | 24°F | 4.42" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bradley Gardens
Uninsured
1.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bradley Gardens's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital - Somerset
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.1 mi away · Somerville
Hackensack Meridian Health Carrier Clinic
Psychiatric · 6.9 mi away · Belle Mead
University Behavioral Health Care
Psychiatric · ER available · 10 mi away · Piscataway
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bradley Gardens
Bradley Gardens's student/teacher ratio is 11.0:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 65.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
65.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bradley Gardens (within 15 miles)
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
11.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 37,751 students · in-state tuition $18,824 · 85% graduate · median earnings $80,490 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,709 students · in-state tuition $65,510 · 98% graduate · median earnings $133,523 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Morristown National Historical Park, 15 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bradley Gardens
Bradley Gardens has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Morristown National Historical Park (15 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Morristown National Historical Park
National Historical Park
15 mi awayLower Delaware National Wild and Scenic River
National Wild and Scenic River
21 mi awayThomas Edison National Historical Park
National Historical Park
27 mi awayNational Parks of New York Harbor
National Park Site
33 mi awayStatue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
33 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
34 mi awayWashington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
34 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
35 mi awayCities Near Bradley Gardens
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Bradley Gardens?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Bradley Gardens FAQ
Is Bradley Gardens, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Bradley Gardens's median rent is $2,670/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $177,849/year. Median home value is $546,300.
Is Bradley Gardens, New Jersey safe?⌄
Bradley Gardens is policed by the Bridgewater Township Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 45 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 750 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bradley Gardens, New Jersey?⌄
Somerset County, which includes Bradley Gardens, has an unemployment rate of 4.5%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bradley Gardens, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Bradley Gardens is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,670/month and median household income is $177,849/year. The median home value is $546,300. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bradley Gardens, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Bradley Gardens is 33 minutes, which is longer than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from