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Bradley Gardens, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Somerset County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
14,315 Population 3,188/sq mi density
$177,590 Median Income $67,537 per capita
$508,800 Home Value $532,498 Zillow
$2,615 Median Rent 22.6% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
50 Violent Crime/100K 1,929 property/100K
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$177,590 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$508,800 home value, $2,615/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
50 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Bradley Gardens, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$177,590
136% above
$67,537 per capita
Home Value
$508,800
80% above
Zillow: $532,498
Median Rent
$2,615/mo
125% above
22.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
50/100K
87% below
1,929/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.8%
86% above
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
22.1%
31% below
7.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Bradley Gardens Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bradley Gardens's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
236%
Home Value
180%
Rent
225%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
186%
Unemployment
58%
Crime
13%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bradley Gardens a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bradley Gardens residents earn a median household income of $177,590 , which is 136% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $67,537. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bradley Gardens is $508,800 , 80% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $532,498. Median rent is $2,615/month, with 22.6% 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 1992.

Safety & Crime

Bradley Gardens reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,929/100K.

Education

62.8% of adults in Bradley Gardens hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% above the national average). 95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bradley Gardens has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population14,315
Median Age41.2 yrs
Density3,188/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.1%

Economy

A+
Median Income$177,590
Per Capita$67,537
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046

Housing

A+
Home Value$508,800
Rent$2,615
Ownership89.2%
Zillow$532,498
Housing Units5,219
Rent Burden22.6%

Crime

F
Violent50/100K
Property1,929/100K

Health

Obesity22.1%
Diabetes8.1%
Smoking7.5%
Heart Disease3.7%
Premature Death4,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation138 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.8%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+28.2%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute33 min
Broadband98.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Bradley Gardens was built in 1992.
29.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
6.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.