At a Glance
Median Income
$106,934
$51,132 per capita
Home Value
$457,800
Zillow: $557,113
Median Rent
$1,426/mo
28.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
11.6% smoking rate
How Old Bridge Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Old Bridge's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Old Bridge a Good Place to Live?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Old Bridge residents earn a median household income of $106,934 , which is 42% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,132. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 25,382 business establishments, including 1,863 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Old Bridge is $457,800 , 62% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $557,113. Median rent is $1,426/month, with 28.6% 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 1968.
Education
36.3% of adults in Old Bridge hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(8% above the national average).
93.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Old Bridge has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population28,015
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density3,560/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born20.9%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$106,934
Per Capita$51,132
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty5.3%
County GDP$86,705M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,585
Housing
A
Home Value$457,800
Rent$1,426
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$557,113
Housing Units10,674
Rent Burden28.6%
Health
Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,499/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation43 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+93.3%
Graduate+13.1%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 44% / D 53%
Commute34 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed118 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries32
Did You Know?
The median home in Old Bridge was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
20.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 118 Mbps.
There are 1,863 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 64 fatal vehicle crashes.