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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, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$106,934
42% above
$51,132 per capita
Home Value
$457,800
62% above
Zillow: $557,113
Median Rent
$1,426/mo
23% above
28.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
12/100K
97% below
722/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
8% above
93.3% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
36% above
5.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
2% below
11.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
142%
Home Value
162%
Rent
123%
Poverty
43%
Bachelor's
108%
Unemployment
136%
Crime
3%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Old Bridge a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
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 4.9% (36% 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.

Safety & Crime

Old Bridge reports 12 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 97% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 722/100K.

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. 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.

Data Overview

People

Population28,015
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density3,560/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$106,934
Per Capita$51,132
Unemployment4.9%
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%

Crime

D
Violent12/100K
Property722/100K

Health

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking11.6%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death5,499/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI39 (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.
11.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.