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Old Bridge, NJ

Old Bridge Township is a township in Middlesex County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey, located in the Raritan Valley region and within the New York metropolitan area. As of the 2020 United States census, the township was the state's 21st-most-populous municipality, with a population of 66,876, an increase of 1,501 (+2.3%) from the 2010 census count of 65,375, which in turn reflected an increase of 4,919 (+8.1%) from the 60,456 counted in the 2000 census. As of the 2010 Census, the township was ranked 18th in the state by population, after being the state's 21st most-populous municipality in 2000. Old Bridge is a bedroom suburb of New York City located across the Raritan Bay from Staten Island, and it is about 25 miles (40 km) from Manhattan, and about 30 miles (48 km) south of Newark.

What is now Old Bridge Township was originally incorporated as Madison Township by an act of the New Jersey Legislature on March 2, 1869, from portions of South Amboy Township (now City of South Amboy). In a referendum held on November 5, 1975, voters approved changing the township's name to Old Bridge Township by a margin of 7,150 votes to 4,888. The township's name was changed to avoid confusion with the borough of Madison in Morris County. When the township was established, the area was made up primarily of farms and the population grew slowly. In 1880, the population was 1,662 and by 1950 it had reached 7,365. Over the next decade, a building boom started; as farms gave way to developments, the population tripled to 22,772 by 1960. The 1980 census cited 51,406 people. The township saw major changes with the extension of Route 18 to the shore.

The township was named as a contender for the title of one of the best places to live in the United States by Money magazine in both 2005 and 2007.

In 2016, SafeWise named Old Bridge Township as the sixth-safest city in America to raise a child; the township was the second-highest ranked of the 12 communities in New Jersey included on the list.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township had a total area of 40.93 square miles (106.00 km2), including 38.18 square miles (98.89 km2) of land and 2.75 square miles (7.11 km2) of water (6.71%).

Old Bridge, NJ, is known for its strong sense of community and commitment to providing quality healthcare services. The township is home to several medical facilities, including the Raritan Bay Medical Center, which offers a wide range of healthcare services to residents. Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa offers a range of massages, facials, and other health and wellness treatments to help you unwind and rejuvenate. Massage Envy provides massage therapy services tailored to your specific needs, including Swedish massage, deep tissue massage, and more. Soothing Zen focuses on holistic wellness, offering services such as acupuncture, reflexology, and traditional Chinese medicine therapies to promote healing and relaxation. Old Bridge YMCA offers a range of fitness programs, including group exercise classes, swimming pools, gym equipment, and wellness services. Retro Fitness provides a variety of workout equipment, group fitness classes, and personal training services to help you achieve your fitness goals.

Top sites in Old Bridge, NJ are Statue of Liberty, The Metropolitan Museum of Art, and Rockefeller Center. 

Population: 68,165 (2023). Elevation: 62 feet (19 meters). Area: 40.7 square miles (105.4 km²). ZIP code: 08857. Area code: 732. 

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How are schools in Old Bridge, NJ?

Old Bridge Township School District is a highly-rated, public school district located in MATAWAN, NJ. It has 8,096 students in grades K-12 with a student-teacher ratio of 15 to 1. According to state test scores, 43% of students are at least proficient in math and 55% in reading.

What makes Old Bridge, NJ an ideal place to move in?

Moving to Old Bridge, New Jersey, offers prospective residents many benefits. Known as a commuter's haven, Old Bridge grants convenient access to major roadways and public transportation. Affordable homes, many educational opportunities, and waterfront access on Raritan Bay also make it an attractive place to live. Housing, transportation, and food are among the most significant contributors to the cost of living in Old Bridge.

What are the demographics of Old Bridge, NJ?

The 2010 United States census counted 65,375 people, 23,777 households, and 17,333 families in the township. The population density was 1,717.7 per square mile (663.2/km2). There were 24,638 housing units at an average density of 647.3 per square mile (249.9/km2). The racial makeup was 74.06% (48,418) White, 6.21% (4,063) Black or African American, 0.20% (129) Native American, 14.34% (9,374) Asian, 0.02% (10) Pacific Islander, 2.72% (1,780) from other races, and 2.45% (1,601) from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 10.81% (7,064) of the population. Of the 23,777 households, 33.7% had children under the age of 18; 58.5% were married couples living together; 10.1% had a female householder with no husband present and 27.1% were non-families. Of all households, 22.6% were made up of individuals and 7.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

Sources

Township of Old Bridge

Wikipedia

Niche

New Jersey Real Estate Network

Statue of Liberty

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Rockefeller Center

Raritan Bay Medical Center

Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa

Massage Envy

Soothing Zen

Old Bridge YMCA

Retro Fitness

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