New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
High Bridge is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 3,584. Residents earn $116,424 per year, which is 55% above the national average.
Based on current data, High Bridge receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include long commute times. High Bridge offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in High Bridge is $116,424, which is significantly higher than the national average — 55% above $75,149. This places High Bridge among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 4.1%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 36 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in High Bridge is $298,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,747 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
High Bridge is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 28 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 974 per 100,000, 50% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
High Bridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches, including 27.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 77.9% |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 22.1% |
| 65% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $116,424 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $54,651 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,444 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $151,298 |
| Unemployment | 4.1% |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.3% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,073 |
| County GDP | $9,867M |
| Restaurants | 295 |
| Healthcare | 387 |
| Retail | 437 |
| Manufacturing | 130 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $12,473 |
| 256% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.18% |
| Commute Time | 35.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.4% |
| Public Transit | 2.4% |
| Work from Home | 17.8% |
| Census Median | $298,600 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $438,256 |
| Median List Price | $422,500 |
| Median List Price | $422,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $239 |
| Homes Sold | 2 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 102.6% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,747 |
| 50% above US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 30.0% |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 79.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $12,473 |
| 256% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.18% |
| Obesity | 26.3% |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.6% |
| Asthma | 9.0% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.4% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 10.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 4,363/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 387 |
| Total Violent | 27.8/100K |
| 93% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 27.8/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 974.1/100K |
| 50% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 278.3/100K |
| Theft | 695.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.1°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 50.9 inches |
| 34% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 27.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 340 ft (104 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,500/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6701°N, 74.8902°W |
| County FIPS | 34019 |
Winner: Republican by 6.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.8% |
| 45% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.5% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,500/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 96.1% |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 387 |
| Restaurants | 295 |
| Retail Stores | 437 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 35.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 76.4% |
| Public Transit | 2.4% |
| Work from Home | 17.8% |