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Bridgewater, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Naugatuck Valley Planning Region County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
143 Population 530/sq mi density
$125,000 Median Income $76,806 per capita
$595,600 Home Value $704,345 Zillow
47°F Avg Temperature 271 sunny days/yr
61 Violent Crime/100K 1,178 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
62.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bridgewater, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$125,000
66% above
$76,806 per capita
Home Value
$595,600
111% above
Zillow: $704,345
Violent Crime
61/100K
84% below
1,178/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
62.6%
86% above
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.9%
22% below
7.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
271 sunny days/yr

How Bridgewater Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bridgewater's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
166%
Home Value
211%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
186%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
16%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bridgewater a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bridgewater residents earn a median household income of $125,000 , which is 66% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $76,806. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,526 business establishments, including 904 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bridgewater is $595,600 , 111% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $704,345. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1946.

Safety & Crime

Bridgewater reports 61 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 84% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,178/100K.

Education

62.6% of adults in Bridgewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (86% above the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bridgewater has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population143
Median Age58.7 yrs
Density530/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$125,000
Per Capita$76,806
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$33,435M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377

Housing

B+
Home Value$595,600
Rent
Ownership82.8%
Zillow$704,345
Housing Units64
Rent Burden30.5%

Crime

F
Violent61/100K
Property1,178/100K

Health

Obesity24.9%
Diabetes6.2%
Smoking7.9%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain54.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation660 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+62.6%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+22.9%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute22 min
Broadband64.0%
EV Stations2
Libraries24

Did You Know?

The median home in Bridgewater was built in 1946.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.463 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 904 restaurants in the area.