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Bradley Beach

New Jersey · 4,163 residents (2025 est.) · 0.61 sq mi
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Bradley Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $97,005. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 65% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $932,800. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.9
More educated
65% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 216%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,158
−13%since 2000
from 4,793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
6,816 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 7,857 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
48.6
+32%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:4,163 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Bradley Beach
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$97,005
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,878 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$68,511
+169%since 2000
from $25,438 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
+7%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services6.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade1.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$932,800
+216%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,790
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $729 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
48.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 42.1% in 2000
51.5% rent
Vacancy rate
30.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
38.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.2%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.6
+143%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.3%(3,851)
Black3.5%(167)
Hispanic / Latino12.8%(615)
Asian1.4%(69)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.8%(1,861)
2024
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(3,359)
Black0.9%(39)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(486)
Asian4.2%(176)
Other2.4%(98)
Diversity Score41.4%(1,722)
Diversity Score
41
+7%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
64.8%
+39.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
30.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+28%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
57.8%
−17.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
4.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
24.8%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.6%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 7.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
68.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 74.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.5%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
11.4%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
11.8%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2012
from 6.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.9%
−73.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.6%
+10.7 ptssince 2017
from 82.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2016
from 81.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
6.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 11.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradley Beach, New Jersey?

Bradley Beach, New Jersey has about 4,158 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bradley Beach, New Jersey?

The typical household in Bradley Beach, New Jersey earns about $97,005 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bradley Beach, New Jersey expensive?

In Bradley Beach, New Jersey, the median home is worth about $932,800, and the typical rent is about $1,790 a month.

How educated are people in Bradley Beach, New Jersey?

About 64.8% of adults age 25 and over in Bradley Beach, New Jersey hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bradley Beach, New Jersey?

About 5.8% of people in Bradley Beach, New Jersey live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bradley Beach, New Jersey grown since 1990?

Yes, Bradley Beach, New Jersey has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 317 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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