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Brigantine, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Atlantic County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
7,702
Population
1,181/sq mi density
$88,906
Median Income
$68,730 per capita
$485,000
Home Value
$687,933 Zillow
$1,499
Median Rent
34.7% income on rent
56°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
12
Violent Crime/100K
1,900 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$88,906 median income, 3.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$485,000 home value, $1,499/mo rent
D
Safety
1.6 / 5.0
12 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Brigantine enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 55.5°F |
| 3% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 6 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 6.5 sq mi (16.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,181/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.4139°N, 74.3779°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Atlantic County County |
| Nearest Airport | Atlantic City International (ACY) 11 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0381 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.00 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 93.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 83.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very 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 | — | — | 146 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 83 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 3.6 in | |
| February | 35°F (2°C) | 3.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 42°F (6°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 2.9 in | Driest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 57°F (14°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.4 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.5 in |
Brigantine has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 35°F in February to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.5") and June the driest (2.9").