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Bridgeton.
About
Life in Bridgeton
Living in Bridgeton means settling into a working-class city that's affordable compared to much of New Jersey, with median home values around $145,500 and rents averaging $1,340 monthly. Job opportunities center around the glass manufacturing industry and local services, though the 8.0% unemployment rate suggests some economic strain. Your commute to Philadelphia or Wilmington would average around 30 minutes via NJ Transit or car, making Bridgeton viable as a bedroom community if you work in those metros.
Bridgeton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
29.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
27.2%
Foreign-Born
25.7%
Broadband Internet
87.7%
of households
Population Growth
+4.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics25.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Bridgeton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Bridgeton, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (76.2%), and 53.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
31.3%
of residents
65 and Older
6.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
48.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.3%
of households
Married Couples
34.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
3.21
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 22% below NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Bridgeton
In Bridgeton, rent runs 22% below the NJ average, and home values are 68% below the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.7%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
96.0
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,110
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
36.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1956
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.3%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $250,879 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 2.8 pts above NJ average
Unemployment in Bridgeton
Unemployment in Bridgeton is 2.8 percentage points higher than the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Bridgeton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute29.2 min avg
How Bridgeton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Bridgeton, most residents drive alone to work (67%), and 53% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 26 mi
Wilmington Airport (ILG)
Regional airport · few flights169k passengers boarded in 2025
- 31 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M 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 122% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Bridgeton runs 122% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
732
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,748.8
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Bridgeton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 12 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
82.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Cumberland County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Cumberland County, which includes Bridgeton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 12 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2,000 |
| 2024 | 15 | Coastal Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 6 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2022 | 14 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 10 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2020 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 13 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2018 | 11 | High Wind | 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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Cumberland County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Cumberland County, which includes Bridgeton, is typically good — 276 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
276
per year
Moderate Days
83
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Cumberland County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Bridgeton has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/43°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/48°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.8"
Annual Snowfall
11.8"
Hot Days/Year
25
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
87
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
117
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 25°F | 3.37" |
| Feb | 44°F | 27°F | 2.73" |
| Mar | 51°F | 33°F | 4.58" |
| Apr | 63°F | 42°F | 3.67" |
| May | 73°F | 52°F | 3.61" |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.41" |
| Jul | 86°F | 67°F | 4.56" |
| Aug | 84°F | 65°F | 4.93" |
| Sep | 78°F | 59°F | 4.25" |
| Oct | 67°F | 47°F | 4.00" |
| Nov | 56°F | 38°F | 3.19" |
| Dec | 46°F | 30°F | 4.40" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Bridgeton
Uninsured
24.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Bridgeton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Inspira Medical Center Vineland
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.3 mi away · Vineland
Inspira Medical Center Mullica Hill
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.3 mi away · Elmer
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.
Education13.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Bridgeton
Bridgeton's student/teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 7.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
7.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Bridgeton (within 15 miles)
Rowan College of South Jersey-Cumberland Campus
9.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 2,074 students · in-state tuition $5,910 · 36% graduate · median earnings $47,364 (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: Great Egg Harbor River, 32 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Bridgeton
Bridgeton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Great Egg Harbor River (32 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Great Egg Harbor River
National Park Site
32 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
33 mi awayGloria Dei Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
35 mi awayIndependence National Historical Park
National Historical Park
36 mi awayThaddeus Kosciuszko National Memorial
National Memorial
36 mi awayEdgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
National Historic Site
37 mi awayNew Jersey Pinelands National Reserve
National Reserve
48 mi awayValley Forge National Historical Park
National Historical Park
48 mi awayPublic Libraries in Bridgeton
Bridgeton Free Public Library
150 E. Commerce Street, Bridgeton
Cities Near Bridgeton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Bridgeton FAQ
Is Bridgeton, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Bridgeton's median rent is $1,340/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $55,781/year. Median home value is $145,500.
Is Bridgeton, New Jersey safe?⌄
Bridgeton's violent crime rate was 732 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is significantly above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2749 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Bridgeton, New Jersey?⌄
Bridgeton has an unemployment rate of 8.0%, which is above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Bridgeton, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Bridgeton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,340/month and median household income is $55,781/year. The median home value is $145,500. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Bridgeton, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Bridgeton is 29 minutes, which is about 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