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Old Bridge, NJ
Full City Profile · New Jersey · Middlesex County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
28,015
Population
3,560/sq mi density
$106,934
Median Income
$51,132 per capita
$457,800
Home Value
$557,113 Zillow
$1,426
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
12
Violent Crime/100K
722 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$106,934 median income, 4.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$457,800 home value, $1,426/mo rent
D
Safety
1.5 / 5.0
12 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Old Bridge experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 7.3 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,560/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.3954°N, 74.3312°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Middlesex County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Jersey Regional (JVI) 17 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0452 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 12.7 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.4 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 97.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 47.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | — | 113 km |
| 1895 | HIGH BRIDGE, NJ | Earthquake | — | — | 56 km |
| 1840 | PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA | Earthquake | — | — | 99 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (0°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.3 in | |
| June | 69°F (21°C) | 3.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 4.1 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 3.5 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.8 in |
Old Bridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and February the driest (3.1").