salaryRent here is among the highest 10% in the country. Household incomes are higher than in 96% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Commutes are long, about 32.9 minutes each way. Most homes (90.2%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find. It is a highly educated city: 65.3% of adults have a college degree.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $117,840 a year. That is $57 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other New Jersey cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of New Jersey. It is number 242 of 291 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bradley Gardens?
Share of households by yearly income. 65.2% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bradley Gardens
| Size | Bradley Gardens | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,762 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,816 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,937 | $1,698 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bradley Gardens overall?
Everyday prices in New Jersey overall are 9% above the U.S. average (index 108.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bradley Gardens, so the New Jersey figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bradley Gardens
Life in Bradley Gardens
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bradley Gardens?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $845 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $546,300 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $54,630 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bradley Gardens, NJ?
Renting in Bradley Gardens costs a median of about $2,946 a month in 2026, including utilities. The New Jersey median is $2,240.
How much do I need to make to live in Bradley Gardens?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $117,840 a year, or $57 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bradley Gardens cheap or expensive?
Bradley Gardens is rated Cheap: rent takes 18.4% of the typical household income of $191,810. It ranks 242nd cheapest of 291 New Jersey cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bradley Gardens?
The median homeowner in Bradley Gardens pays $9,067 a year in property taxes, about 1.66% of the median home value.
Is Bradley Gardens more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in New Jersey are 9% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bradley Gardens?
The median home value in Bradley Gardens is $546,300, about 2.8 times the typical yearly household income.
14,165 people live in Bradley Gardens. Numbers are typical (middle) values.