At a Glance
Median Income
$116,424
$54,651 per capita
Home Value
$298,600
Zillow: $438,256
Median Rent
$1,747/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
29/100K
730/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.8%
96.5% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
3.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.3%
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)
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.