New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Bridgewater Center is a small city in New Jersey with a population of 6,198. Residents earn $201,250 per year, which is 168% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bridgewater Center receives an overall livability score of 4.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Bridgewater Center stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bridgewater Center is $201,250, which is significantly higher than the national average — 168% above $75,149. This places Bridgewater Center among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.4%. Only 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Bridgewater Center is $649,900, making it a premium housing market at 131% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,637 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Bridgewater Center is a highly educated community — 61.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Bridgewater Center experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 75.9% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 24.1% |
| 80% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $201,250 |
| 168% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $61,922 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,046 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $152,534 |
| Unemployment | 2.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,950 |
| County GDP | $54,494M |
| Restaurants | 823 |
| Healthcare | 1,266 |
| Retail | 1,003 |
| Manufacturing | 243 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,089 |
| 274% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.01% |
| Commute Time | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |
| Census Median | $649,900 |
| 131% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $839,999 |
| Median List Price | $839,999 |
| $/Sq Ft | $288 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 96.1% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,637 |
| 127% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 91.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,089 |
| 274% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.01% |
| Obesity | 25.3% |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.2% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.4% |
| Asthma | 8.3% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.2% |
| Depression | 16.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.2% |
| Physical Distress | 9.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.2% |
| Premature Death | 4,545/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,266 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.7 inches |
| 23% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 175 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 5.8 sq mi (15.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,063/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6027°N, 74.6461°W |
| County FIPS | 34035 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 61.3% |
| 82% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.7% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,063/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,266 |
| Restaurants | 823 |
| Retail Stores | 1,003 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 26.9 min |
| Work from Home | 22.3% |