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High Bridge, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Hunterdon County County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
3,584 Population 1,500/sq mi density
$116,424 Median Income $54,651 per capita
$298,600 Home Value $438,256 Zillow
$1,747 Median Rent 30.0% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
29 Violent Crime/100K 730 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$116,424 median income, 4.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$298,600 home value, $1,747/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
29 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.8% bachelor's degree or higher

High Bridge, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$116,424
55% above
$54,651 per capita
Home Value
$298,600
6% above
Zillow: $438,256
Median Rent
$1,747/mo
50% above
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
29/100K
92% below
730/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.8%
45% above
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
14% above
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
18% below
9.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
271 sunny days/yr

How High Bridge Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows High Bridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
155%
Home Value
106%
Rent
150%
Poverty
27%
Bachelor's
145%
Unemployment
114%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is High Bridge a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

High Bridge residents earn a median household income of $116,424 , which is 55% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $54,651. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,073 business establishments, including 295 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in High Bridge is $298,600 , 6% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $438,256. Median rent is $1,747/month, with 30.0% 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 1964.

Safety & Crime

High Bridge reports 29 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 730/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

48.8% of adults in High Bridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher (45% above the national average). 96.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

High Bridge has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population3,584
Median Age38.4 yrs
Density1,500/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

A+
Median Income$116,424
Per Capita$54,651
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty3.3%
County GDP$9,867M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,444

Housing

A+
Home Value$298,600
Rent$1,747
Ownership79.1%
Zillow$438,256
Housing Units1,466
Rent Burden30.0%

Crime

F
Violent29/100K
Property730/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault29/100K
Burglary88/100K

Health

Obesity26.3%
Diabetes6.9%
Smoking9.6%
Heart Disease4.2%
Premature Death4,363/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.9 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation340 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.8%
High School+96.5%
Graduate+17.9%
School Score7.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute36 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed114 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries11

Did You Know?

High Bridge was founded in 1871.
The median home in High Bridge was built in 1964.
17.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
9.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 114 Mbps.
There are 295 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.