Bradley Beach is a borough in Monmouth County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 4,282, a decrease of 16 (−0.4%) from the 2010 census count of 4,298, which in turn had reflected a decrease of 495 (−10.3%) from the 4,793 counted at the 2000 census. The summer population can reach 30,000.

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How Bradley Beach ranks

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Town numbers

ZIP code07720

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Living in Bradley Beach

Housing in Bradley Beach

$1.14M▲ 8% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Bradley Beach home is worth about $1,141,000, up 8% in a year, 97% above the New Jersey typical home.

Only 2 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Safety in Bradley Beach

Safety Grade B

Bradley Beach reports less crime per resident than 60% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000

Bradley Beach 0.2

New Jersey 2

U.S. 3.3

Property crime per 1,000

Bradley Beach 11.9

New Jersey 12.7

U.S. 15.5

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Work & commute in Bradley Beach

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Most working residents leave Bradley Beach for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are New York (6%), Wall (5%) and Neptune (5%). Half commute less than 17 miles.

New York, NY

Wall

Neptune

Asbury Park

5%Work in townlive and work in Bradley Beach 17 miWhere do people commute?the commute map 757Jobs based herea commuter town

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Health in Bradley Beach

Health Grade A

Healthier than 92% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New Jersey

14better than NJ·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 17 are too close to call.

Conditions 1▲ 1▼ 10 close Habits 2▲ 2 close Care 4▲ 3 close Mind 3▲ 2 close Everyday needs 4▲ 0 close

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What stands out

9%Fewer adults facing food insecurityNJ 14.3% · better 8.1%Fewer adults facing housing insecurityNJ 12.3% · better 9.5%More adults who have had cancerNJ 7.5% · worse

Care nearby

Jersey Shore University Medical CenterNeptune · 1.5 mi · ER

Community Health Center of Asbury ParkAsbury Park · 1.7 mi · sliding-scale fees

Primary careNo shortage

DentalNo shortage

Mental healthNo shortage

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Natural hazards in Bradley Beach

Moderate

Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 46% of U.S. communities.

💨 Strong wind🌊 Inland flooding🌀 Hurricanes

70Does Bradley Beach flood?paid flood claims since 1979 6Disasters that paid out herefederal disasters sent FEMA money to Bradley Beach MapBradley Beach vs. its neighborsnearby towns shaded by rating

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Climate in Bradley Beach

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Bradley Beach has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 26°.

44° / 28°Winter

60° / 42°Spring

82° / 65°Summer

66° / 49°Fall

When is the first frost?Around Nov 3, with the last in spring around Apr 9.Frost dates →Is it warmer than it used to be?+2.3° vs. the 20th century.Then & now →

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Schools in Bradley Beach

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School Grade C-

The public schools Bradley Beach’s kids attend trail 78% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the bottom.

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DistrictBradley Beach School DistrictSchools1

Bradley Beach Elementary School CElementary · Grades PK–8 · 193 students

School data from the U.S. Department of Education (NCES, EDFacts). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results, graded within NJ. Ratings are from neighbors.