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Neptune, NJ vs Bridgewater, NJ

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Are people in Bridgewater older or younger than people in Neptune?
- The Median Age in Bridgewater is 2.6 years younger than in Neptune.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bridgewater or Neptune?
- Bridgewater housing costs are 24.4% more expensive than Neptune housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bridgewater or Neptune?
- The average commute for residents of Bridgewater is 6.3 minutes longer than it is for residents of Neptune.

Things to do in Neptune?
Neptune, NJ rests on the Jersey Shore giving visitors direct access to beaches for swimming & surfing perfect for summertime fun combined with several entertainment venues featuring attractions such as mini golf games & carnivals open all year round! Residents have easy access to abundance of shopping options such as nearby Peddler's Village — a charming retail complex offering 180 different stores!

Things to do in Bridgewater?
Bridgewater, New Jersey is a township located in Somerset County. The township is home to an expansive park system and a variety of shopping centers.

 Neptune, NJBridgewater, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,072329,725,481
 Median Income$85,759  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$470,900  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time24.97  Unlock26.38
Reviews for Neptune    3 Reviews

Over 11 years ago

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Over 14 years ago

My children have just started school in Neptune and I will be taking them out due the extreme poor performance of the schools. See the NJ department of education web  More

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I grew up in Neptune twp. I spent all of my childhood and part of my early adult life there. I had a great life there. I would call it Lower to middle class suburban  More

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Reviews for Bridgewater    2 Reviews

I have lived here for 11 years,the quality of life is awesome, peaceful, quiet, very safe neighborhoods. Many areas the homes have an acre or more of property, so you  More

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Over 12 years ago

We enjoy very much where we live. Love NJ. However, we are looking to retire and on a more limited income, Nj is a difficult place to live. So, we are also open for  More

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