Bridgeton, New Jersey

About Bridgeton

Set in the southwestern part of New Jersey, Bridgeton is a thriving city, home to 27,722 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Bridgeton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 6.23 square miles, giving it a compact, walkable footprint at roughly 4,450 residents per square mile.

📰 Bridgeton News Today

• Ethel Lee Ferguson - Brown Obituary (2026) - Bridgeton, NJ - Edwards and Son Funeral Home, Inc. - Bridgeton Legacy obituary · Aug 18
• Bridgeton UEZ Head Stephanie Gonzalez Shares New City Projects Front Runner New Jersey · Aug 11
• New Jersey man charged with killing father in Bridgeton, prosecutors say newjersey.news12.com · Jul 22
• ‘They beat him to death,’ brother says as pleas are entered in brawl that killed N.J. dad NJ.com · Aug 17
• Vineland Man Accused of Murdering Father After Body Found Inside Bridgeton Home wpgtalkradio.com · Jul 21

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Bridgeton Unique

• Positioned in southwestern New Jersey, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of New Jersey — one of 700 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 27,722.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 2 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Bridgeton

• Carmellos — italian
• Big Johns
• El Sabor Mexicano — mexican
• Jamaican
• La Cabaña — mexican
• Lam Fong Chinese — chinese
• Mexican
• Molcajettes
• PuertoMex — mexican
• Vitos Restaurant

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Bridgeton Southern New Jersey All Sports Hall of Fame Museum · Museum
• Nanticoke Lenni-Lenape · Museum
• Cohanzick Zoo · Zoo
• Gallery 50 · Art gallery

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bridgeton

• High Point Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Bridgeton

• Bridgeton High School
• Bridgeton Public Charter School
• Broad Street School
• Buckshutem Road School
• Cherry Street School
• Cumberland Campus
• Cumberland Regional High School
• Fairfield Township School
• Geraldyn O Foster Early Childhood Center
• Hopewell Crest
• Indian Ave School
• Quarter Mile Lane School
• Stow Creek Township School
• West Avenue School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Bridgeton

🏘️ Nearby Communities