At a Glance
Median Income
$94,722
$56,505 per capita
Home Value
$857,200
Zillow: $1,141,430
Median Rent
$1,710/mo
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,072/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
65.2%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.5%
9.0% smoking rate
How Bradley Beach Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bradley Beach's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bradley Beach a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bradley Beach residents earn a median household income of $94,722 , which is 26% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $56,505. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 21,968 business establishments, including 1,925 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bradley Beach is $857,200 , 204% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,141,430. Median rent is $1,710/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1956.
Safety & Crime
Bradley Beach reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,072/100K.
Education
65.2% of adults in Bradley Beach hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(93% above the national average).
92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bradley Beach has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
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 37.
Data Overview
People
Population4,264
Median Age46.4 yrs
Density6,990/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.5%
Veterans8.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$94,722
Per Capita$56,505
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$52,693M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
D
Home Value$857,200
Rent$1,710
Ownership48.3%
Zillow$1,141,430
Housing Units2,670
Rent Burden26.3%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,072/100K
Health
Obesity30.5%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking9.0%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death5,710/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain52.5 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation16 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+65.2%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+27.6%
School Score6.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 43%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed142 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Bradley Beach was founded in 1893.
The median home in Bradley Beach was built in 1956.
24.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
5.1% of the population has a disability.
13.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 142 Mbps.
There are 1,925 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 46 fatal vehicle crashes.