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Bradley Beach

New Jersey · 4,298 residents · 0.61 sq mi
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Bradley Beach is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $59,792. Population has declined 10% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $553,400.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
More educated
34% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 170%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,298
−10%since 2000
from 4,793 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
7,046 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 7,857 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+12%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K4K5K5K5K1990201020202024Bradley Beach
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,792
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,878 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,446
+39%since 2000
from $25,438 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
37.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.400
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services9.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing6.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$553,400
+170%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $162,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,130
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $729 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2000
from 42.1% in 2000
56.8% rent
Vacancy rate
32.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
39.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
9.3
+134%since 2000
from 4.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.5%(3,114)
Black4.4%(189)
Hispanic / Latino19.5%(840)
Asian1.8%(78)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.7%(2,223)
Diversity Score
52
+33%since 2000
from 39 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.3%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+35%since 2000
from 23.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.7%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
3.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
5.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
12.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
Female
44.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.7% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.8%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bradley Beach, New Jersey?

Bradley Beach, New Jersey has about 4,298 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Bradley Beach, New Jersey earns about $59,792 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 $553,400, and the typical rent is about $1,130 a month.

How educated are people in Bradley Beach, New Jersey?

About 34.3% 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 14.1% 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 177 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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