At a Glance
Median Income
$59,167
$32,715 per capita
Home Value
$70,500
Zillow: $163,727
Median Rent
$535/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
17.6%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
3.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
15.6% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bridgewater a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.8 / 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 $59,167 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $32,715. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 332 business establishments, including 17 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgewater is $70,500 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $163,727. Median rent is $535/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Education
17.6% of adults in Bridgewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(48% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgewater has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population131
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density452/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,167
Per Capita$32,715
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty3.1%
County GDP$663M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,500
Rent$535
Ownership88.7%
Zillow$163,727
Housing Units52
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death7,151/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain36.5 in/yr
Elevation1,249 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 27%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed45 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
Bridgewater was founded in 1885.
The median home in Bridgewater was built in 1951.
The nearest airport is Des Moines International (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.