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Bridgeton, NJ

A town of about 27,001 people in Cumberland County, part of the Vineland area. Resident comments and photos are about Bridgeton; job numbers cover the wider area.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Bridgeton

View south along New Jersey State Route from the overpass for the rail line just south of Bertini Drive in Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey
View south along New Jersey State Route from the overpass for the rail line just south of Bertini Drive in Bridgeton, Cumberland County, New Jersey · Photo: Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
Cohansey River
Cumberland County Courthouse NJ
Cumberland County Courthouse NJ · Photo: Tim Kiser ( w:User:Malepheasant ), CC BY-SA 2.5
Downtown Bridgeton NJ
Downtown Bridgeton NJ · Photo: Smallbones, Public domain
Old Broad St Presby Bridgeton
Old Broad St Presby Bridgeton · Photo: Smallbones, Public domain
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Where it is
Bridgeton
Bridgeton in New Jersey
New Jersey in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Bridgeton's center.

7
grocery stores
34
restaurants
3
parks
13
playgrounds
1
library
2
museums
1
bookstore
2
gyms
5
bars
2
pharmacies

None found within 5 miles: movie theaters, hospitals.

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 4,592 rented homes in Bridgeton, 87% rent for under $2,000 a month and 99% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 30%
$1,000 to $1,499: 27%
$1,500 to $1,999: 30%
$2,000 to $2,499: 10%
$2,500 to $2,999: 2%
$3,000 or more: 1%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Bridgeton rents for $1,000 to $1,499 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $2,000 to $2,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

Public schools

14 public school districts in this county, with about 26,888 students in all. Which one serves a home depends on its address.

Bridgeton City School District · Bridgeton
6,221 students · 13.2 students per teacher · 8 schools · grades Pre-K to 12
Cumberland Regional School District · Bridgeton
1,156 students · 14.1 students per teacher · 1 school · grades 9 to 12
Hopewell Township School District · Bridgeton
515 students · 12.9 students per teacher · 1 school · grades Pre-K to 8
Fairfield Township School District · Bridgeton
510 students · 14.6 students per teacher · 1 school · grades Pre-K to 8
Stow Creek Township School District · Bridgeton
123 students · 10.2 students per teacher · 1 school · grades Pre-K to 8

NCES Common Core of Data 2022-23, National Center for Education Statistics. Varro doesn't rate or rank schools. For test results and programs, see each district's site and your state's school report card.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$279,274
What a typical home sells for across the Vineland area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Average commute
25 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Homeowners insurance
About $1,421 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in NJ. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
Natural disaster risk
Relatively Moderate
FEMA's overall rating for the county, covering floods, storms, wildfire, earthquakes and more.
Source: FEMA National Risk Index, December 2025
Median household income
$64,499
Half of households in the county earn more than this, half earn less.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Property tax
2.46% of home value a year
About $2,460 a year for every $100,000 of home value.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
State income tax
Graduated, up to 10.75%
NJ's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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