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2025 Compare Cities Overview:
New Providence, NJ vs Bridgewater, NJ

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Are people in Bridgewater older or younger than people in New Providence?
- The Median Age in Bridgewater is 0.3 years older than in New Providence.

Are housing costs cheaper in Bridgewater or New Providence?
- Bridgewater housing costs are 16.7% less expensive than New Providence housing costs.

Which city has a longer commute, Bridgewater or New Providence?
- The average commute for residents of Bridgewater is 3.0 minutes shorter than it is for residents of New Providence.

Things to do in New Providence?
New Providence, NJ is a pleasant small city northeast of Newark featuring several spectacular spots such as Lenape Park perfect for outdoor activities or Salt Brook Park perfect for biking and fishing; locals gather yearly at the remarkable New Providence Street Fair offering food and music every June.

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.

 New Providence, NJBridgewater, NJUnited States
 Population  Unlock46,072329,725,481
 Median Income$155,370  Unlock$69,021
 Median Age  Unlock43.638.4
 Avg. Home Price$703,100  Unlock$338,100
 Unemployment Rate  Unlock6.1%6.0%
 Avg. Commute Time34.31  Unlock26.38
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Reviews for New Providence    3 Reviews
Jackie · Alamo, CA
Property Taxes In New Jersey
Over 16 years ago

Highest in the nation. Escape if you  More

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Justin · New Providence, NJ
New Providence
Over 16 years ago

New Providence, once an adorable, comfortable, quiet town is turning for the  More

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Marcus · New Providence, NJ
Nice Place to Live
Over 17 years ago

We moved to New Providence last summer and it is one of the nicest places I have lived. Quiet, safe with great schools and great surrounding towns. It borders Chatham  More

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Reviews for Bridgewater    2 Reviews
celia · Bridgewater, NJ
Love living in Bridgewater , NJ
Over 9 years ago

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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Linda · Bridgewater, NJ
Where do we go from here?
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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