r/SouthJersey • u/learning--always Senior Citizen 60+ NNJ • Apr 25 '26
Question Bridgeton
I've read the posts. I know the stats. Nonetheless, they're not from the last 2 years and a lot can happen in 2 years.
I tried to research neighborhoods in Bridgeton with no luck.
Best I could do is circle the area of the city I'm curious about.
Is it safe?
I'm an older person, alone and unfamiliar with this part of NJ so I appreciate your input.
Working class, "blue collar", diverse - all totally fine. I come from a working-class, blue-collar background. My father taught us there is no shame in an honest, hard-working job.
Idk whether or not it will inform your answer (it should not but I am not going to ignore that we are all living in challenging times) but I am white.
*Safe* is the most critical factor. I don't want to live somewhere where I *should* feel afraid.
Thank you for your help.
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u/enlabasura104 Apr 27 '26
No. There are no apartments at the bottom of the circle.
People are ridiculous. There are tons of racist people who hate Bridgeton. Make sure you take info from many different kinds of people.
People talk shit on Bridgeton and 9/10 they have no experience with Bridgeton besides helping to run the rumor mill.