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Bridgeton, NJ—08302

Real Estate Data & Market Trends

Key Metrics at a Glance

Median Home Value
$259,000
1.3% YoY Growth
Household Income
$60,300
29.3% YoY Growth
Days on Market
47
8.0% Longer YoY
Home Price Forecast
1.7%
Median Rent
$1,580
5.7% YoY Growth
1-Bed Rent
$1,000
1.0% YoY Growth
2-Bed Rent
$1,550
0.7% YoY Growth
3-Bed Rent
$1,950
3.0% YoY Growth
  • Home Price Trends
  • Rental Trends
  • Property Listings
  • Demographics
  • Mortgage and Risk

Home Price Trends — Bridgeton, NJ

As of May '26, the median home price in Bridgeton, NJ is $259,000, with a year-over-year change of 1.3%. This indicates that home prices in Bridgeton, NJ are increasing. According to Zillow, the 1-year price projection is 1.7%, suggesting an increase housing market in the next year.

Cost per Home Type

Home TypeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
All Homes
$259,0001.3%
Single Family $259,0001.2%
Condos N/AN/A

Cost per Home Size

Home SizeMedian Home ValueYoY % Change
1 Bed
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  • Rentals and Section 8
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    2 Bed
    		$206,0002.5%
    3 Bed
    		$281,0003.3%
    4 Bed
    		$352,0002.9%
    5 Bed $354,9520.5%
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    % of Housing Stock

    Studio
    1.5%
    1 Bedroom
    9.5%
    2 Bedrooms
    23.6%
    3 Bedrooms
    48.9%
    4 Bedrooms
    14.0%
    5+ Bedrooms
    2.6%

    Rental Trends — Bridgeton, NJ

    As of July '25, Rentcast reports the average rent in Bridgeton, NJ is $1,680, with a year-over-year rent change of 5.7%. Per bedroom, the median rent as of July '25 in Bridgeton, NJ is studios: $912, 1-bedrooms: $1,020, 2-bedrooms: $1,510, 3-bedrooms: $2,030, 4-bedrooms: $3,380. The most common rental property sizes in Bridgeton, NJ are 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom, accounting for 34.4% and 30.4% of the rental stock.

    TypeMedian RentAverage Rent
    Average Rent$1,580$1,680
    Studio Rent $875$912
    1 Bed Rent $1,000$1,020
    2 Bed Rent $1,550$1,510
    3 Bed Rent $1,950$2,030
    4 Bed Rent $1,750$3,380
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    % of Rental Stock

    Studio
    2.8%
    1 Bedroom
    19.8%
    2 Bedrooms
    30.4%
    3 Bedrooms
    34.4%
    4 Bedrooms
    8.8%
    5+ Bedrooms
    3.9%

    Property Listings — Bridgeton, NJ

    As of May '26, Realtor.com reports that the median days on market for a home in Bridgeton, NJ is 47. This is a increase of 8.0% from last year, suggesting that homes are sitting on the market longer than last year. The percentage of listed homes with a reduced price is 16.0%, representing a small inventory and little supply pressure on home prices.

    MetricZip Code AverageYear over Year % Change
    Median Listing Price
    		$285,000-4.0%
    Listing Count
    		1238.0%
    Listings as % of Homes0.6%8.0%
    Days on Market
    		478.0%
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    Demographics — Bridgeton, NJ

    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bridgeton, NJ has a population of 47,000, which has increased by 3.6% over the past 5 years. Bridgeton, NJ is a popular place for families, as children make up 27.8% of the population. The area has a poorly educated workforce, with 13.0% of adult residents holding a bachelor’s degree or higher. There are few residents working remotely, with 5.1% reporting working from home.

    MetricLatest CensusYoY % Change
    Population
    		47,0003.6%
    % Under 18
    		27.8%1.5%
    % Seniors
    		12.1%-4.0%
    % WFH
    		5.1%54.5%
    % w/ College Degree
    		13.0%0.0%
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    As of the latest ACS Survey released in 2023, Bridgeton, NJ is a predominantly hispanic area, with 39.1% of the population identifying as hispanic. The hispanic population has grown by 20.3% in the last 5 years. The second most common race or ethnicity in Bridgeton, NJ is white, making up 30.5% of the population. Foreign-born residents account for 16.9% of the population in Bridgeton, NJ, and this percentage has increased by 21.6% as of the ACS Survey 5 years prior, suggesting more immigrants are calling the area home.

    Race and Ethnicity

    MetricLatest Census5-Year % Change
    % White
    		30.5%-20.2%
    % Black
    		25.9%6.6%
    % Hispanic
    		39.1%20.3%
    % Asian
    		1.1%10.0%
    % Foreign Born
    		16.9%21.6%
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    Mortgage and Risk — Bridgeton, NJ

    According to HUD data as of 2023, there were 516 mortgage originations in Bridgeton, NJ, of which 65.0% of loans were conventional mortgages. The average loan-to-value was 70.0%, with 35.0% above 90% LTV (very high). This implies large mortgage risk in Bridgeton, NJ. Investor activity is low, as 2.0% of loans were by investors. 12.0% of loans were cash-out refinances, suggesting many homeowners are tapping equity.

    Mortgages

    MetricZip Code Average
    Total Loan Originations
    		516
    % Conventional Loans
    		65.0%
    % Government Loans
    		35.0%
    % Investor Loans
    		2.0%
    % Second Loans
    		0.0%
    % Cash Out Refinance
    		12.0%
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    Rentals and Section 8 — Bridgeton, NJ

    As of 2024, the percent of homes in Bridgeton, NJ under the Section 8 program is 13.9%. This is considered low, suggesting that the neighborhood is sparsely composed of Section 8 homes. Section 8 opportunity is good when HUD pays more than market rent. In Bridgeton, NJ, all tracked home sizes have HUD payment amounts above market rent, suggesting strong Section 8 opportunity across the board.

    Section 8 Market Size

    Total Units under HUD
    		1,342
    Total Units Section 8
    		894
    % Rentals under Section 8
    		13.9%
    % Occupied Section 8
    		92.0%

    Section 8 Opportunity

    Home SizeHUD PremiumMarket RentMax HUD Rent
    1 Bedroom$280$1,000$1,280
    2 Bedroom$40$1,550$1,590
    3 Bedroom$200$1,950$2,150
    4 Bedroom$430$1,750$2,180

    Affordability — Bridgeton, NJ

    Home Price to Income Ratio

    MetricZip Code Average
    Home Price to Income Ratio3.6
    Median Home Price$259,000
    Median Household Income$60,300

    Bridgeton, NJ — ZIP Code Boundary Map

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