At a Glance
Median Income
$46,124
$17,488 per capita
Home Value
$134,400
Zillow: $258,244
Median Rent
$1,367/mo
39.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
924/100K
3,529/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.8%
65.8% high school+
Unemployment
6.0%
28.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.9%
22.6% smoking rate
How Bridgeton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bridgeton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bridgeton a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bridgeton residents earn a median household income of $46,124 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,488. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,763 business establishments, including 243 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgeton is $134,400 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $258,244. Median rent is $1,367/month, with 39.6% 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 1956.
Safety & Crime
Bridgeton reports 924 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 143% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,529/100K. The murder rate is 22.5/100K.
Education
5.8% of adults in Bridgeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(83% below the national average).
65.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgeton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population26,836
Median Age28.9 yrs
Density4,308/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born25.5%
Veterans1.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,124
Per Capita$17,488
Unemployment6.0%
Poverty28.4%
County GDP$8,514M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,110
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,400
Rent$1,367
Ownership35.0%
Zillow$258,244
Housing Units7,640
Rent Burden39.6%
Crime
F
Violent924/100K
Property3,529/100K
Murder22.5/100K
Assault503/100K
Burglary304/100K
Health
Obesity46.9%
Diabetes17.5%
Smoking22.6%
Heart Disease7.9%
Premature Death10,760/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain47.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation36 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.8%
High School+65.8%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute28 min
Broadband82.2%
Internet Speed150 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Bridgeton was founded in 1686.
The median home in Bridgeton was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.499 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.4% of the population has a disability.
25.5% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 150 Mbps.
There are 243 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.