The Town FilesBridgeton, New Jersey
City in Cumberland County · population 27,263 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $145,500
- Household income
- $55,781
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 12 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 6
- Median age
- 29.2
Bridgeton is a city of 27,263 people in Cumberland County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $145,500, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for cycling than 83% of New Jersey towns, more walkable than 80% of New Jersey towns.
How Bridgeton ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bridgeton is worth $145,500, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 2.6 times the median household income of $55,781, which is more affordable than 94% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,340 a month. 36.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bridgeton | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $145,500 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,340 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $55,781 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 36.4% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Bridgeton
| People | Bridgeton | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 29.2 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 6.2% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 31.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 7.4% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 27.2% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 1.9% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 25.7% | — |
| Work from home | 4.4% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 29.2 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 87.7% | 94.6% |
Weather in Bridgeton
July highs average 86.2°F and January lows 25.0°F. About 47.7 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 11.8 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 25 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 87 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bridgeton since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 13, 1975 about 4.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 16, 1995.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 13 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 22, 2014.
Severe weather in Cumberland County since 1996
Cumberland County has been included in 31 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Cumberland County
Cumberland County had 59,688 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,729 a year. Unemployment was 6.5% in 2023; in Bridgeton itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Bridgeton
14 public schools with 8,687 students, about 13.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton High School | 9-12 | 1,703 | 16.5 |
| Cumberland Regional High School | 9-12 | 1,178 | 14.2 |
| Broad Street School | K-8 | 779 | 10.1 |
| Quarter Mile Lane School | PK-8 | 667 | 12.4 |
| Buckshutem Road School | K-8 | 628 | 14.3 |
| West Avenue School | K-8 | 622 | 10.7 |
| Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center | PK-PK | 589 | 21.8 |
| Indian Ave School | K-8 | 588 | 12.3 |
| Cherry Street School | K-8 | 526 | 12.5 |
| Hopewell Crest | PK-8 | 522 | 12.7 |
| Fairfield Township School | PK-8 | 516 | 12.9 |
| Stow Creek Township School | PK-8 | 136 | 6.2 |
Towns near Bridgeton
- Hopewell, NJ2.9 mi · 4,391 people · home $251,400
- Fairfield, NJ4.0 mi · 5,546 people · home $185,200
- Upper Deerfield, NJ4.6 mi · 7,645 people · home $246,300
- Deerfield, NJ5.6 mi · 3,136 people · home $244,200
- Lawrence, NJ6.9 mi · 3,087 people · home $229,500
- Pittsgrove, NJ9.4 mi · 8,777 people · home $302,500
- Millville, NJ9.7 mi · 27,491 people · home $219,000
- Alloway, NJ10.1 mi · 3,283 people · home $326,800
Bridgeton questions
Is Bridgeton, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bridgeton scores better for retirees than 0% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 10%. 6.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 29.2).
How much does a house cost in Bridgeton?
The median owner-occupied home in Bridgeton is valued at $145,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $55,781, so homes cost about 2.6 times income. Median rent is $1,340 a month.
What is the weather like in Bridgeton?
July highs average 86.2°F and January lows 25.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 47.7 inches of precipitation a year and 11.8 inches of snow.
Does Bridgeton get tornadoes?
6 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bridgeton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 13, 1975. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)