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High Bridge, New Jersey, in Hunterdon county, is 25 miles E of Bethlehem, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 38 miles W of Newark, New Jersey. The town is considered part of the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metropolitan area. High Bridge has a population of 3,776.
In High Bridge, about 65% of adults are married. High Bridge is considered a town for married couples and families. One thing visitors notice about the town is the large number of young children, especially babies and pre-school kids.
In 2000, High Bridge had a median family income of $75,357. To its credit, the people in High Bridge value education and a large proportion are college graduates. An unusual characteristic of the town is the share of people in it who work at home.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in High Bridge ($450). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
The streets of High Bridge are considered safe by both national and state standards.
About 83% of housing units in High Bridge are owner-occupied.
In High Bridge, 90% of commuters drive to work.
High Bridge strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New Jersey):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 4% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 6% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. State) | Top 12% | |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
Comparing High Bridge to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):
Ratings range from 
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| Working at Home | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
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| Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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