Bridgeton, New Jersey · ZIP 08302

Bridgeton — ZIP 08302

Bridgeton (08302) scores 35/100 — Below Average for New Jersey. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage. Among the most affordable markets in the state. The typical home value here is $259K.

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100

Violent crime share21%

Property crime share79%

Lower reported proficiency or limited grade-band coverage.

School index47/100

Avg math proficiency13%

Avg reading proficiency22%

Schools nearby16

Among the most affordable markets in the state.

Affordability index88/100

Typical home value$259K

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$259K

Median Rent

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Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

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Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

4,162

Violent Crime

621

Property Crime

3,541

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Cumberland County, New Jersey (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

	Grades
Stow Creek Township School	PK–08	127	42%	62%
Hopewell Crest	PK–08	524	33%	36%
Bridgeton Public Charter School	KG–04	106	25%	45%
Woodruff Middle School	06–08	253	24%	33%
Elizabeth F. Moore School	03–05	293	17%	25%
West Avenue School	KG–08	528	10%	18%
Cumberland Regional High School	09–12	1,161	8%	21%
Buckshutem Road School	KG–08	653	6%	5%
Broad Street School	KG–08	784	5%	13%
Indian Ave School	KG–08	627	5%	16%
Quarter Mile Lane School	PK–08	693	4%	9%
Bridgeton High School	09–12	1,641	3%	8%
Fairfield Township School	PK–08	526	3%	13%
Cherry Street School	KG–08	522	3%	11%
Charles F. Seabrook School	PK–02	412	Not reported	Not reported
Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center	PK–PK	316	Not reported	Not reported

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

Note: schools marked “Not reported” (often small or specialized programs) lack state proficiency data and aren't included in the Schools score.

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Demographics

Population

47,003

Median Income

$66K

Homeownership

58%

Median Age

32.2 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 08302 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.

ZIP 08302 has a school score of 47/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.

The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 08302 is approximately $259K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.

ZIP 08302 in Bridgeton has an overall NeighborScore of 35/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.