Bridgeton, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Cumberland County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
26,836
Population
4,308/sq mi density
$46,124
Median Income
$17,488 per capita
$134,400
Home Value
$258,244 Zillow
$1,367
Median Rent
39.6% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
924
Violent Crime/100K
3,529 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.2 / 5.0
$46,124 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$134,400 home value, $1,367/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
924 violent crimes/100K (143% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Bridgeton experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 11.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
33°F Jan (1°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 33°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 6.4 sq mi (16.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,308/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4292°N, 75.2286°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Cumberland County County |
| Nearest Airport | Philadelphia International (PHL) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 80.8% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0448 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.1 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.0 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 82.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 54.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 65.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | - | - | 141 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | - | - | 41 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 33°F (1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 2.7 in | Driest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.6 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.4 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 4.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | Wettest |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 4.0 in | |
| November | 47°F (8°C) | 3.2 in | |
| December | 38°F (3°C) | 4.4 in |
Bridgeton has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 33°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.9") and February the driest (2.7").