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Bridgewater Center, NJ
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Bridgewater Center, NJ
At a Glance
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)
Is Bridgewater Center a Good Place to Live?
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 2.4% (33% 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.
Safety & Crime
Bridgewater Center reports 50 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,929/100K.
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 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.