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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 90.8% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 9.2% |
| 31% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $125,000 |
| 66% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $76,806 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,377 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $80,854 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 13,526 |
| County GDP | $33,435M |
| Restaurants | 904 |
| Healthcare | 1,304 |
| Retail | 1,210 |
| Manufacturing | 640 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,909 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.16% |
| Commute Time | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 14.9% |
| Census Median | $595,600 |
| 111% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $704,345 |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 82.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,909 |
| 97% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.16% |
| Obesity | 24.9% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.3% |
| High Blood Pressure | 23.7% |
| Asthma | 9.6% |
| COPD | 3.5% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.9% |
| Depression | 19.6% |
| Mental Distress | 13.9% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Exercise Access | 93.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,304 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 54.3 inches |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 59.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 660 ft (201 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 530/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.5348°N, 73.3646°W |
| County FIPS | 09140 |
Winner: Republican by 7.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 62.6% |
| 86% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 100.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 530/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 55.0% |
| Public Libraries | 24 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,304 |
| Restaurants | 904 |
| Retail Stores | 1,210 |
| Avg Commute | 21.7 min |
| Work from Home | 14.9% |