The Town FilesBrigantine, New Jersey
City in Atlantic County · population 7,716 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $524,800
- Household income
- $97,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 15 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 60.6
Brigantine is a city of 7,716 people in Atlantic County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $524,800, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for a vacation home than 98% of New Jersey towns, better for retirees than 90% of New Jersey towns, more seaside character than 88% of New Jersey towns.
- #2 in 25 Small Towns in New Jersey With the Mildest Winters
- #2 in 25 Small Towns in New Jersey With the Coolest Summers
- #5 in The 25 Best Vacation-Home Small Towns in New Jersey
- #14 in 25 Small Towns in New Jersey With the Fewest Tornadoes Since 1950
- #42 in The 50 Best Vacation-Home Small Towns in America
- #49 in The 50 Best Vacation-Home Places in America
How Brigantine ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Brigantine is worth $524,800, above the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 5.4 times the median household income of $97,250, which is more affordable than 13% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,517 a month. 76.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Brigantine | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $524,800 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,517 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $97,250 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 5.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 76.8% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 54.1% | — |
Who lives in Brigantine
| People | Brigantine | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 60.6 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 36.1% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 9.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 47.3% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.4% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 7.7% | — |
| Work from home | 22.4% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 28.1 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.8% | 94.6% |
Weather in Brigantine
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 29.9°F. About 43.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.2 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 6 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 56 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brigantine since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on November 4, 1970 about 4.9 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 8, 1993.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 5 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 24, 2000.
Severe weather in Atlantic County since 1996
Atlantic County has been included in 36 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| December 11, 2020 | Hurricane | DR-4574: Tropical Storm Isaias |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Atlantic County
Atlantic County had 125,157 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $59,219 a year. Unemployment was 5.9% in 2023; in Brigantine itself the ACS puts it at 5.7%.
Public schools in Brigantine
1 public school with 383 students, about 6.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brigantine Community School | PK-8 | 383 | 6.6 |
Towns near Brigantine
- Atlantic City, NJ4.7 mi · 38,497 people · home $207,400
- Absecon, NJ6.2 mi · 9,137 people · home $286,300
- Pleasantville, NJ7.2 mi · 20,629 people · home $194,100
- Galloway, NJ7.4 mi · 37,813 people · home $298,900
- Ventnor City, NJ7.5 mi · 9,210 people · home $363,000
- Smithville, NJ7.8 mi · 9,754 people · home $279,200
- Margate City, NJ9.0 mi · 5,317 people · home $708,800
- Northfield, NJ9.8 mi · 8,434 people · home $316,200
Brigantine questions
Is Brigantine, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Brigantine scores better for retirees than 90% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 79%. 36.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 60.6).
How much does a house cost in Brigantine?
The median owner-occupied home in Brigantine is valued at $524,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,250, so homes cost about 5.4 times income. Median rent is $1,517 a month.
What is the weather like in Brigantine?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 29.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.6 inches of precipitation a year and 15.2 inches of snow.
Does Brigantine get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Brigantine since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on November 4, 1970. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)