Census-designated place · New Jersey
Bradley Gardens, New Jersey
Bradley Gardens, census-designated place, in Somerset County, New Jersey. Bradley Gardens had 14,165 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±940). GEOID 3407000.
Residents, 2020-2024
14,165
±940 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 14,077
Median household income
$177,849
±$17,319 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $103,556
Median home value
$546,300
±$27,659 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $454,400
Median gross rent
$2,670
±$267 (90% margin)
New Jersey: $1,720
Where is Bradley Gardens and what county is it in?
Bradley Gardens is a census-designated place: an unincorporated community the Census Bureau draws for counting, with no city government of its own, in Somerset County, New Jersey. It covers 4.5 square miles of land, 3,134 residents per square mile in 2020.
Bradley Gardens is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 22 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Bradley Gardens lies entirely within Bridgewater Township, a township with its own local government (2020 census blocks).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Bradley Gardens, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Bradley Gardens's population at 14,165 (±940). The 2020 Census counted 14,077 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Bradley Gardens is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Bradley Gardens | Somerset County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,165 ±940 | 349,846 | no clear change |
| Households | 5,168 ±283 | 130,802 | +318 |
| Average household size | 2.72 ±0.12 | 2.64 | −0.21 |
| Housing units | 5,194 ±282 | 133,639 | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Bradley Gardens?
The median resident of Bradley Gardens is 40.8 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 12.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 47.4%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 38.3%. 33.4% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Bradley Gardens | Somerset County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.8 ±1.3 | 41.8 | −1.7 |
| Under 18 years | 22.1% ±1.8 pts | 21.2% | – |
| 65 years and over | 12.2% ±1.7 pts | 17.0% | – |
| Male | 48.2% ±2.4 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.6% ±3.2 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 47.4% ±4.4 pts | 49.3% | −6.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±1.3 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 38.3% ±4.2 pts | 19.6% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.7% ±1.2 pts | 3.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 33.4% ±3.7 pts | 27.9% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 42.1% ±4.5 pts | 34.7% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 1.6% ±0.7 pts | 3.2% | – |
| With a disability | 6.0% ±1.4 pts | 8.6% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 1.5% ±0.9 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 95.6% ±2.0 pts | 94.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 65.3% ±3.4 pts | 57.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 30.1% ±3.4 pts | 26.6% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.4% ±2.8 pts | 90.9% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3% ±0.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Bradley Gardens earn?
Half of Bradley Gardens's 5,168 households earn less than $177,849 a year (±$17,319), against $140,374 in Somerset County and $103,556 in New Jersey. In 2015-2019 it was $171,948 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 4.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Bradley Gardens | Somerset County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $177,849 ±$17,319 | $140,374 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $186,467 ±$12,601 | $191,543 | – |
| Per capita income | $68,905 ±$4,183 | $72,193 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 4.1% ±2.0 pts | 5.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 6.4% ±5.3 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 0.7% ±0.7 pts | 3.7% | – |
| Households with a computer | 98.1% ±1.4 pts | 97.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 97.2% ±1.5 pts | 95.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Bradley Gardens?
Owners occupy 90.2% of Bradley Gardens's occupied homes and renters 9.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $546,300 by its owner (±$27,659). The median renter pays $2,670 a month including utilities, and 37.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Bradley Gardens | Somerset County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $546,300 ±$27,659 | $552,100 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $2,670 ±$267 | $2,033 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.6% ±16.5 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,856 ±$170 | $3,156 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 90.2% ±3.5 pts | 74.3% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 9.8% ±3.5 pts | 25.7% | – |
| Housing units | 5,194 ±282 | 133,639 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0% ±8.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 61.4% ±3.8 pts | 57.8% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.8% ±0.8 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.0% ±1.7 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 0.6% ±0.5 pts | 4.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Bradley Gardens work and get to work?
59.0% of Bradley Gardens's workers drive alone and 31.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.6%.
| Measure | Bradley Gardens | Somerset County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 71.8% ±3.2 pts | 70.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.6% ±1.6 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 59.0% ±4.8 pts | 63.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.5% ±2.0 pts | 6.5% | – |
| Public transportation | 4.3% ±2.2 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Walked | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Worked from home | 31.0% ±4.0 pts | 22.7% | +28.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.9 min ±3.6 | 31.4 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Bradley Gardens?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Bradley Gardens, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $153,375 (Tract 507.01) to $177,969 (Tract 507.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 507.04Somerset County | 6,570 | $177,969 |
| Tract 507.01Somerset County | 4,757 | $153,375 |
| Tract 507.03Somerset County | 4,472 | $157,868 |
| Tract 508.01Somerset County | 4,368 | $193,241 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Bradley Gardens) · Census block assignment files
How does Bradley Gardens compare with other places in New Jersey?
Bradley Gardens ranks 101st of 771 places in New Jersey with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 209th | 787 |
| Residents per square mile | 283rd | 787 |
| Median household income | 101st | 771 |
| Per capita income | 213th | 785 |
| Median home value | 245th | 777 |
| Median gross rent | 61st | 701 |
| Poverty rate | 406th | 539 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 142nd | 780 |
| Median age | 512th | 786 |
| Owner-occupied share | 170th | 777 |
| Work from home | 59th | 695 |
| Travel time to work | 234th | 787 |
Bradley Gardens's figures with every place in New Jersey (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Bradley Gardens?
13 of the 57 figures for Bradley Gardens on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Bradley Gardens are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.