Cost of Living in Bridgeton, NJ
Population: 26,836 • 2026 Data
$46,124
Median Household Income
-40% vs national
$1,367
Median Monthly Rent
+1% vs national
$134,400
Median Home Value
-60% vs national
6.0%
Unemployment Rate
Housing in Bridgeton
The median home value in Bridgeton, NJ is $134,400. Monthly rent for a typical unit averages $1,367, while total monthly housing costs (including utilities and insurance) average $1,302.
Rent-to-income ratio: 35.6%. This exceeds the recommended 30% threshold, indicating housing costs may be a burden for median-income households.
Income and Employment
The median household income in Bridgeton, NJ is $46,124. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0%, with a labor force of 10,057 people.
Data Sources
All data from the US Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. National median figures used for comparison context.