Bridgewater, CT

Connecticut · Metropolitan Area

Bridgewater is a small town in Connecticut with a population of 143. Residents earn $125,000 per year, which is 66% above the national average.

4.7 /5.0
A+ Excellent
143 Population 530/sq mi density
$125,000 Median Income $76,806 per capita
$595,600 Home Value $704,345 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
47°F Avg Temperature
A+
Overall
4.7 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,000 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$595,600 home value
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $125,000
66% higher than US avg
Home Value $595,600
111% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 62.6%
86% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 24.9%
22% lower than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

How Bridgewater Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population143
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density530/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 86%

Economy

A+
Median Income$125,000
Per Capita$76,806
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$33,435M
Commute22 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$595,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$704,345

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity24.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression19.6%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain54.3 in/yr
Elevation660 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.6%
High School+100.0%
School Score6.10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute22 min
Broadband55.0%
Libraries24

Is Bridgewater a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bridgewater receives an overall livability score of 4.7 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 stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bridgewater is $125,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 66% above $75,149. This places Bridgewater among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bridgewater is $595,600, making it a premium housing market at 111% above the U.S. median of $281,900. A price-to-income ratio of 4.8x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Bridgewater is a highly educated community — 62.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Bridgewater experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches, including 59.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Bridgewater has a population of 143 with a density of 530 people per square mile. The median age is 58.7 years, 51% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86%).

Population

143
Total Population
530
People / sq mi
58.7yrs
Median Age
51% above US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.3%
Female 51.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Bridgewater vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only90.8%
16% above US avg
Spanish9.2%
31% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bridgewater vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bridgewater is $125,000, which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Bridgewater vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$125,000
66% above US avg
Per Capita Income$76,806
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
IRS Avg AGI$80,854

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)13,526
County GDP$33,435M

Business (County)

Restaurants904
Healthcare1,304
Retail1,210
Manufacturing640

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,909
97% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate1.16%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Work from Home14.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Bridgewater is $595,600, 111% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $704,345.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$595,600
111% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$704,345

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,351
1 Bedroom$1,590
2 Bedrooms$1,955
3 Bedrooms$2,415
4 Bedrooms$2,824

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,909
97% above US avg
Effective Rate1.16%
In Bridgewater, 24.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 19.6% report depression. 15.9% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Bridgewater vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity24.9%
22% below US avg
Diabetes6.2%
Heart Disease4.3%
High Blood Pressure23.7%
Asthma9.6%
COPD3.5%
Stroke2.1%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.4%
Physical Inactivity15.9%
Depression19.6%
Mental Distress13.9%
Physical Distress9.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.8%
Checkup Rate77.0%

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access93.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,304

Crime Rates: Bridgewater vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Bridgewater has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation is 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.3°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall54.3 inches
43% above US avg
Snowfall59.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation660 ft (201 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²)
Population Density530/sq mi
Coordinates41.5348°N, 73.3646°W
County FIPS09140
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 62.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 7.4-point margin. 55.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53%
D 45.6%

Winner: Republican by 7.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+62.6%
86% above US avg
High School+100.0%
School Test Score6.10
A+ Education Grade (5.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density530/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access55.0%
Public Libraries24
Healthcare Facilities1,304
Restaurants904
Retail Stores1,210

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Work from Home14.9%

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