Apartments for rent in Bradley Beach, NJ

Bradley Beach, a small town in New Jersey, has a population of approximately 4,000. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees make up a greater percentage of the population (17%) here than they do nationally (14%), while young adults account for a smaller percentage of the town. Overall, the town's population, with an average age of just under 43, skews older than most cities in New Jersey. Home ownership is less common than renting in Bradley Beach, and 44% of residents own their homes despite an average rent of $1,395 per month, significantly higher than the state average of $1,272.

Bradley Beach residents have an average commute of about 34 minutes. Driving a vehicle is the most common mode of getting to work, selected by 41% of commuters, while public transit is used by just 3% of the population. Few residents walk to work.

Workers are spread across a plethora of industries in Bradley Beach, the most common five of which are scientific, healthcare, entertainment, retail, and education. Combined, these industries account for 32% of the town's labor force. Meanwhile, in terms of job function, 10% of residents work in sales, making it the top field in the town. Bradley Beach workers bring in an average annual income of around $82K, about the same as the state average. Bradley Beach, however, compares more favorably to the national average ($73,345). Bradley Beach has a large percentage of residents over the age of 25 who have advanced degrees compared to the national average (7%), as 12% possess a Master's degree or a Doctorate. Further, 20% have earned a Bachelor's degree, which also outpaces the national average.