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High Bridge

A borough of 3,580 people in New Jersey
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Map of High Bridge: conserved land, trails and the top places to walk
Conserved land35%546 of 1,548 acres
Trails10 mi4.3 mi per sq mi
Parks & preserves4153 conserved acres per 1,000 residents

Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US

High Bridge (Township); High Bridge Business Notices.; Mountainville (Village)1873
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High Bridge (Township); High Bridge Business Notices.; Mountainville (Village), 1873

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About High Bridge

Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, US
1871Established
3,546Population
2.4 sq miArea
295 ftElevation

High Bridge is a borough in Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 3,546, a decrease of 102 (−2.8%) from the 2010 census count of 3,648, which in turn reflected a decline of 128 (−3.4%) from the 3,776 counted in the 2000 census.

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Living in High Bridge

Housing in High Bridge

$454K▲ 1.5% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical High Bridge home is worth about $454,000, up 1.5% in a year, 22% below the New Jersey typical home.

Only 4 sales in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →

Safety in High Bridge

A−

Safety Grade A-

High Bridge reports less crime per resident than 83% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.

Violent crime per 1,000
High Bridge 0.6
New Jersey 2
U.S. 3.3
Property crime per 1,000
High Bridge 5
New Jersey 12.7
U.S. 15.5
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeCrime & safety →

Work & commute in High Bridge

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Most working residents leave High Bridge for work: only 3% work in town. The top destinations are Raritan (5%), Clinton (4%) and Bridgewater (4%). Half commute less than 23 miles.

Raritan
5%
Clinton
4%
Bridgewater
4%
New York, NY
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in High Bridge →

Health in High Bridge

A

Health Grade A

Healthier than 93% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.

Compared with New Jersey

12better than NJ·1worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 19 are too close to call.

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What stands out

Care nearby

Ahs HospitalHackettstown · 13.8 mi · ER
Zufall Healthy Smile Center - FlemingtonFlemington · 8.7 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for High Bridge · CMS · HRSAHealth in High Bridge →

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Climate in High Bridge

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High Bridge has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 84°, a January night drops to 20°, and about 27 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

40° / 22°Winter
61° / 38°Spring
82° / 59°Summer
64° / 43°Fall
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Schools in High Bridge

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B+

School Grade B+

The public schools High Bridge’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 74% of New Jersey’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they rank near the top.

#215Best public schoolsof 457 in NJ
DistrictHigh Bridge Borough School DistrictSchools2

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

High Bridge’s library

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High Bridge Public Library71 Main Street
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