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Brigantine, New Jersey

Introduction to Brigantine, New Jersey

Brigantine, New Jersey, in Atlantic county, is 35 miles E of Vineland, New Jersey and 56 miles SE of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The city is in the Atlantic - Cape May area. There are 12,594 residents in Brigantine.

Brigantine History

Brigantine was initially incorporated as the Brigantine Beach Borough on June 14, 1890. However, it went through further reincorporations in 1897 and 1914, until it was finally incorporated as the City of Brigantine on March 16, 1924. The name "Brigantine" probably came from a 15th century ship that was wrecked on the offshore shoals near this area. During the American Revolutionary War, shipbuilding and salt manufacturing became the primary activities. In the late 1800s and the early 1900s, there was an attempt at a large scale development of this city. Railroads were built and automobile access to the island was made possible.

Brigantine and nearby Attractions

  • Brigantine City Hall
  • Brigantine Beach Historical Museum
  • Peter Beach
  • Absecon State Wildlife Management Areas
  • Brigantine Country Club
  • Leaming's Run Gardens

Things To Do In Brigantine

While in Brigantine, one can visit the Brigantine Lighthouse and other historical buildings, like the city hall and the local museum. Being a coastal area, there are two very popular beaches here, Peter Beach and Brigantine Beach, where one can enjoy a variety of sand and water sports. Though Brigantine Beach was once a spot for whalers to catch migrating whales, Brigantine is now home to the Marine Mammal Stranding Center where sick and injured whales, dolphins, sea turtles and seals are given assistance. The Brigantine Wildlife Refuge and the Absecon State Wildlife Management Areas are a safe haven for rabbits, birds, and foxes. To spend a quiet day out, one can also visit the Brigantine Country Club or the Leaming's Run Gardens.

Brigantine Transportation

The Atlantic City International Airport is close to Brigantine.

Brigantine Higher Education

Colleges offering higher education to residents of Brigantine include The Richard Stockton College Of New Jersey and the Atlantic Cape Community College.

High Points

Brigantine strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Brigantine Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 16%Brigantine Short Commute Times
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Brigantine Low Violent Crime
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 19%Brigantine Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Brigantine, NJ

Comparing Brigantine to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population99
Racial Diversity87
Well-Paid Single Men85
Well-Paid Single Women85
Senior Citizens78
Male Share of the Population77
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old33

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married32
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults75
Median Family Income62
People in Middle Class or Better62
People Above Poverty52

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work89
Working at Home55
Short Commute Times59

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
People Living Alone79
Housing Recently Built79
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals56
Affordability of Rents26
Affordability of Property Taxes28

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime97
Low Property Crime85

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