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Brigantine, NJ

Brigantine, NJ.

Population: 7,674 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Brigantine, NJ is $723,537 — up 6.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $1.07M after a median 81.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $3,150/month. 1 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastalflooding, strongwind, winterweather the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 12.5% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$723,537

Median home value

+6.0%

1-year change

81.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$723,537
1-year appreciation
+6.0%
3-year appreciation
+17.4%
5-year appreciation
+47.9%
10-year appreciation
+129.2%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$723,537
House Price Index (state)
430.8 (+5.2% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$1.07M
Median list price
$975,000
Median price per sqft
$477
1-year sale-price change
+5.1%
Median days on market
81.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
27
For-sale inventory
110
Sale-to-list ratio
95.5%
Active listings
58
1-year forecast
+4.5%
Days to pending
59 days
New listings (monthly)
35

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$3,150/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$1,385/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,731/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,099/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,729/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,149/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (High)
112.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
22.6¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$14.20/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
1
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
0
Schools include
Brigantine Community School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, hurricane, lightning
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastalFlooding: Very High · coldWave: Relatively Moderate · drought: Relatively Moderate · earthquake: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
AE
Flood risk level
High
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 83% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
35.5%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Price Landfill (7.2 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
56.0°F
Average high
62.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
49.2 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
38
Days with Good air quality
270
Days with Moderate air quality
90
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
265

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
18.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
0
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
16,350
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
12,835

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
7
Nearest national park
Great Egg Harbor River (16 mi)
National parks include
Great Egg Harbor River, New Jersey Pinelands National Reserve, Washington-Rochambeau Revolutionary Route National Historic Trail
Airports within 30 mi
12
Nearest airport
Winchelsea Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Atlantic City International Airport (ACY) (10 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
2
Hospitals include
SHORE MEDICAL CENTER, ATLANTICARE REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER - CITY CAMPUS
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.1 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-302 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,979
Housing built before 1970
36.6%
Housing built 2000 or later
13.9%
Median annual property tax
$6,187
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
81.4%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
105,030
Average weekly wage
$1,042
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
295

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

BrigantineState medianUS median
Median home value$723,537$577,759$289,727
Median sale price$1.07M$555,000$325,000
Median days on market82 days42 days51 days
Typical rent$3,150/mo$2,540/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,187$9,504$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Brigantine, NJ?
$723,537.
What is the median sale price in Brigantine, NJ?
$1.07M.
How long do homes take to sell in Brigantine, NJ?
Median days on market: 81.5 days.
What is typical rent in Brigantine, NJ?
Typical rent: $3,150/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Brigantine, NJ?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastalFlooding, strongWind, winterWeather, hurricane, lightning.
Is Brigantine, NJ in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone AE.
What is the wildfire risk in Brigantine, NJ?
Risk to homes is higher than 83% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Brigantine, NJ?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Brigantine, NJ?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Brigantine, NJ?
1 schools (1 elementary) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Brigantine, NJ walkable?
Walkability index: 18.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Brigantine, NJ?
Good. Median AQI: 38. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Brigantine, NJ?
Regional Price Parity: 112.5 (100 = US average) (High) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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