At a Glance
Median Income
$201,250
$61,922 per capita
Home Value
$649,900
Zillow: $532,498
Median Rent
$2,637/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
61.3%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
3.6%
0.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.3%
8.3% smoking rate
How Bridgewater Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bridgewater Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bridgewater Center a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.9 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bridgewater Center residents earn a median household income of $201,250 , which is 168% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $61,922. The unemployment rate stands at 3.6% (0% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgewater Center is $649,900 , 131% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $532,498. Median rent is $2,637/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Education
61.3% of adults in Bridgewater Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% above the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgewater Center has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population6,198
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density1,063/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born16.7%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$201,250
Per Capita$61,922
Unemployment3.6%
Poverty0.5%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046
Housing
A+
Home Value$649,900
Rent$2,637
Ownership91.4%
Zillow$532,498
Housing Units1,956
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity25.3%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking8.3%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,545/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation175 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+61.3%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+28.3%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute27 min
Broadband95.0%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Bridgewater Center was built in 1968.
22.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (6 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
16.7% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.