Bridgeton, NJ Area Guide

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Bridgeton Area Facts

  • Bridgeton has a Livability Score of 74/100, which is considered excellent
  • Bridgeton crime rates are 166% higher than the New Jersey average
  • Cost of living in Bridgeton is 22% lower than the New Jersey average
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Loving Life in the Garden State! User Rating 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 10, 2018) Living in Bridgeton, New Jersey puts me far away from tourists hitting the Jersey Shore but close enough to anything you could ever want in paradise. I can be at the best beaches in Cape May or Wildwood in a half hour, or hit the Garden State Parkway and visit iconic Atlantic Cit ...Read More y to see the sites, eat, or play on the beach.

The best areas in Bridgeton, NJ include the Cohanzick Zoo, the Cape May Zoo, and Parvin State Park. Our neighborhood is quiet, we have friendly neighbors, and everything you need in town is minutes away.

I can get to Philadelphia in less half an hour, and hit all the best beaches up the Jersey Shore to Seaside and Point Pleasant by jumping on the Garden State Parkway. We have discount malls nearby, flea markets on the weekend, and can hit the upscale shops in Atlantic City if I feel like spoiling myself. The quiet Atlantic City Airport is only a few miles east of here. Read Less
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      B Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bridgeton? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Pauline Boykin Tot Lot
      Bridgeton City Park
      Splash Park
      Hopewell Township Park

      Entertainment

      Gallery 50
      Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape
      Bridgeton Southern New Jersey All Sports Hall of Fame Museum
      Cohanzick Zoo
      Georgetown Private Swim Club

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      McDonald's
      KFC
      Dunkin' Donuts
      Domino's
      Mexican
      Chinese
      Broad Street Deli & Liquor

      B- Commute

      Is public transit available in Bridgeton? Of all people who commute, 3.6% take public transportation in Bridgeton.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      16% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      4%

      2% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      3%

      equal to the US average

      B+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bridgeton? The cost of living in Bridgeton is 94/100 - which is 22% lower than New Jersey.
      Bridgeton
      94

      6% less expensive than average

      New Jersey
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bridgeton? Bridgeton crime rates are 4,638, which are 166% higher than New Jersey
      Total Crime
      4,638 per 100k people

      103% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 22

      103% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      19%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Bridgeton? The median income in Bridgeton is $38,319 which is 48% lower than New Jersey.
      Median household income
      $38,31931% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $16,11046% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      37% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Bridgeton a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Rite Aid
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A- Housing

      What are Bridgeton home prices? Bridgeton home prices are $107,500 - which is 66% lower than New Jersey
      Median home value
      $107,50042% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,12719% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      36%

      44% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Bridgeton have good schools? The Bridgeton graduation rate is 51% - which is 41% lower than New Jersey
      High school grad. rates
      51%

      39% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      21%

      55% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      10:1

      36% lower than the US average

      B User Ratings

      Is Bridgeton a good place to live? Bridgeton has an overall rating of 73% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      73%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      90%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      32%

      4 total surveys

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