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Explore the life in Bridgeton based on crime, public schools, cost of living, real estate, housing, properties, job opportunities, and local amenities data and Statistics.

1. Overview - Life In Bridgeton
2. Pros and Cons of Living In Bridgeton
3. Crime In Bridgeton
4. Cost of Living In Bridgeton
5. Gender In Bridgeton
6. Household Income For Bridgeton
7. Education In Bridgeton
8. Race & Ethnicity In Bridgeton

Bridgeton is a city in New Jersey state in USA with a population of 24264 residents.. The poverty rate of Bridgeton is 33.8%, which is 141% higher than national average. The typical household in Bridgeton earns $38319 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 3 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 11 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 60.7% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Bridgeton, only 65% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Bridgeton remained 6%, which is 28% higher than national rate. Nearly 1 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Bridgeton, only 6% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 18% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Bridgeton is 92, which is 8% lower than national average. Median home value in Bridgeton is $107500 , which is 53% lower than national average. While median income in Bridgeton remained $38319, which is 43% lower than national average.

Jobs50%

Housing70%

Affordability50%

Safety30%

Amenities90%

Diversity95%

Education30%

Commute60%

The overall crime rate in Bridgeton, New Jersey is 72% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Bridgeton is 151% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Bridgeton is 57% higher than national average. You have 1 in 104 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 33 chance of being victim of property crime.

Ranking	Total Crime	Property Crime	Burglary	Larceny	Car Thefts
In New Jersey	3	3	1	3	9
In USA	476	620	339	674	966

Ranking	Violent Crime	Murder	Robbery	Assault	Rape
In New Jersey	5	12	2	5	7
In USA	162	250	17	283	829