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Living in
Old Bridge.
Old Bridge is an unincorporated community in Middlesex County, NJ. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Old Bridge
If you're considering Old Bridge, understand that you're signing up for solid suburban life with real economic stability and good bones for families, but also the trade-offs that come with being a commuter suburb. The school system is extensive with 14 public schools serving over 8,000 students, and St. Thomas the Apostle earned a National Blue Ribbon designation, so educational options are real.
Old Bridge at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
42.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
6.9%
Foreign-Born
21.7%
Broadband Internet
94.2%
of households
Median household income
Demographics21.7% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Old Bridge: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Old Bridge, the largest foreign-born group is from India (23.2%), and 8.6% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
19.0%
of residents
65 and Older
18.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
21.9%
of households
Married Couples
61.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.70
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 15% below NJ average
Rent, home values, and income in Old Bridge
In Old Bridge, rent runs 15% below the NJ average, and home values are 7% above the NJ average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.0%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.0%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
112.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$8,825
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1966
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.4%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NJ
Unemployment in Old Bridge
Unemployment in Middlesex County, which includes Old Bridge, is close to the NJ average.
Unemployment rate
Old Bridge: Middlesex County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Middlesex County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Old Bridge is about 3% of Middlesex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Old Bridge Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute33.6 min avg
How Old Bridge residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Old Bridge, most residents drive alone to work (71%), and 46% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 22 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 81% below national average
Crime rates for 2024
Violent crime in Old Bridge runs 81% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
68.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (363 national, 2024)
Property Crime Rate
700
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,767 national, 2024)
Old Bridge Township Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
97.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Middlesex County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Middlesex County, which includes Old Bridge, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Excessive Heat | $10,000 |
| 2024 | 24 | Excessive Heat | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 20 | Dense Fog | None reported |
| 2022 | 17 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $50.0M |
| 2020 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 27 | Coastal Flood | 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
Middlesex County, county-wide
Old Bridge is about 3% of Middlesex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Middlesex County, which includes Old Bridge, is typically good — 295 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
295
per year
Moderate Days
66
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Middlesex County, county-wide
Old Bridge is about 3% of Middlesex County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate84°F summers, 25°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Old Bridge has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and cold winters (avg low 25°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/41°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/63°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
67°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/25°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
49.9"
Annual Snowfall
29.0"
Hot Days/Year
28
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
106
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 23°F | 3.87" |
| Feb | 44°F | 25°F | 3.10" |
| Mar | 51°F | 31°F | 4.20" |
| Apr | 63°F | 41°F | 3.83" |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 3.81" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.44" |
| Jul | 87°F | 66°F | 4.65" |
| Aug | 85°F | 63°F | 4.13" |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 4.19" |
| Oct | 67°F | 44°F | 4.13" |
| Nov | 56°F | 36°F | 3.54" |
| Dec | 47°F | 28°F | 4.68" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Old Bridge
Uninsured
5.3%
of residents
No hospitals inside Old Bridge's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Bayshore Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 7.4 mi away · Holmdel
Raritan Bay Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.2 mi away · Perth Amboy
Children's Specialized Hospital
Childrens · 9.5 mi away · New Brunswick
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.
Education11.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Old Bridge
Old Bridge's student/teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 38.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
38.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Old Bridge (within 15 miles)
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
9.5 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 37,751 students · in-state tuition $18,824 · 85% graduate · median earnings $80,490 (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: National Parks of New York Harbor, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Old Bridge
Old Bridge has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being National Parks of New York Harbor (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
National Parks of New York Harbor
National Park Site
24 mi awayGateway National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
25 mi awayEllis Island Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
Part of Statue of Liberty National Monument
26 mi awayStatue Of Liberty National Monument
National Monument
26 mi awayCastle Clinton National Monument
National Monument
27 mi awayGovernors Island National Monument
National Monument
27 mi awayAfrican Burial Ground National Monument
National Monument
28 mi awayFederal Hall National Memorial
National Memorial
28 mi awayCities Near Old Bridge
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Old Bridge?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Old Bridge FAQ
Is Old Bridge, New Jersey affordable?⌄
Old Bridge's median rent is $1,459/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $111,996/year. Median home value is $485,800.
Is Old Bridge, New Jersey safe?⌄
Old Bridge's violent crime rate was 69 per 100,000 residents in 2024, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 363/100k that year. Property crime rate is 700 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Old Bridge, New Jersey?⌄
Middlesex County, which includes Old Bridge, has an unemployment rate of 5.2%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Old Bridge, New Jersey?⌄
The cost of living in Old Bridge is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,459/month and median household income is $111,996/year. The median home value is $485,800. About 45% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Old Bridge, New Jersey?⌄
The average commute in Old Bridge is 34 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