At a Glance
Median Income
$88,906
$68,730 per capita
Home Value
$485,000
Zillow: $687,933
Median Rent
$1,499/mo
34.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
12/100K
1,900/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
45.6%
93.2% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
7.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
27.4%
11.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Brigantine Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Brigantine's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Brigantine a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Brigantine residents earn a median household income of $88,906 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $68,730. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,268 business establishments, including 830 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Brigantine is $485,000 , 72% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $687,933. Median rent is $1,499/month, with 34.7% 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 1980.
Safety & Crime
Brigantine reports 12 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,900/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
45.6% of adults in Brigantine hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% above the national average).
93.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Brigantine has 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.
Data Overview
People
Population7,702
Median Age59.2 yrs
Density1,181/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,906
Per Capita$68,730
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty7.0%
County GDP$19,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
Housing
B+
Home Value$485,000
Rent$1,499
Ownership74.8%
Zillow$687,933
Housing Units9,191
Rent Burden34.7%
Crime
D
Violent12/100K
Property1,900/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault12/100K
Burglary357/100K
Health
Obesity27.4%
Diabetes7.9%
Smoking11.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death10,072/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation6 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+45.6%
High School+93.2%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute25 min
Broadband93.8%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Brigantine was built in 1980.
19.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Atlantic City International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
There are 830 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 34 fatal vehicle crashes.
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