New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Bradley Beach is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 4,264. Residents earn $94,722 per year, which is 26% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bradley Beach receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Bradley Beach offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bradley Beach is $94,722, 26% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Bradley Beach is $857,200, making it a premium housing market at 204% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,710 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. With a home price-to-income ratio of 9x, housing affordability is a significant challenge for many families.
Bradley Beach is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,232 per 100,000, 65% above the national average.
Bradley Beach is a highly educated community — 65.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Bradley Beach experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 75.7% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.3% |
| 81% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $94,722 |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $56,505 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,357 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $138,949 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 21,968 |
| County GDP | $52,693M |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Healthcare | 2,730 |
| Retail | 2,557 |
| Manufacturing | 419 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.42% |
| Commute Time | 30.9 min |
| Work from Home | 24.4% |
| Census Median | $857,200 |
| 204% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $1,065,125 |
| Median List Price | $975,000 |
| Median List Price | $975,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $666 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.4% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,710 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,444 |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 48.3% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,205 |
| 249% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.42% |
| Obesity | 30.5% |
| 5% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 27.2% |
| Asthma | 8.8% |
| COPD | 4.0% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.6% |
| Depression | 15.2% |
| Mental Distress | 14.3% |
| Physical Distress | 9.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 85.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 5,710/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 95.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Total Violent | 70.3/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 70.3/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 3,231.9/100K |
| 65% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 374.7/100K |
| Theft | 2,810.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 46.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.7°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 52.5 inches |
| 38% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 16 ft (5 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 6,990/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.2016°N, 74.0121°W |
| County FIPS | 34025 |
Winner: Republican by 11.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 65.2% |
| 93% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 6,990/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 37 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 2,730 |
| Restaurants | 1,925 |
| Retail Stores | 2,557 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 46 |
| Avg Commute | 30.9 min |
| Work from Home | 24.4% |