Bridgewater, NS

Nova Scotia

Bridgewater is a small city in Nova Scotia with a population of 8,790. Residents earn $57,200 per year, which is 24% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
8,790 Population 1,670/sq mi density
$57,200 Median Income $38,640 per capita
$200,000 Home Value
$920 Median Rent 23.2% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature 230 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$57,200 median income, 12.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$200,000 home value, $920/mo rent
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $57,200
24% lower than US avg
Home Value $200,000
29% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.3%
64% lower than US avg
Median Rent $920
21% lower than US avg
Unemployment 12.3%
242% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.8%
52% higher than US avg

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

People

Population8,790
Median Age51.6 yrs
Density1,670/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Largest GroupWhite 95%

Economy

C
Median Income$57,200
Per Capita$38,640
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty18.8%
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$920
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,260
Rent Burden23.2%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQIN/A
Rain69.4 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation3 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+30.0%
Graduate+4.1%

Community

Commute18 min

Is Bridgewater a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bridgewater receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. Bridgewater offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bridgewater is $57,200, 24% below the national average of $75,149. At 12.3%, unemployment is notably high. The poverty rate of 18.8% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bridgewater is $200,000, 29% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $920 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 30.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bridgewater experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 230 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 69.4 inches, including 59.9 inches of snow.

Bridgewater has a population of 8,790 with a density of 1,670 people per square mile. The median age is 51.6 years, 33% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.8%), with 3.8% Asian.

Population

8,790
Total Population
2021 Census
1,670
People / sq mi
51.6yrs
Median Age
33% above US avg
5.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.3%
Female 53.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Bridgewater vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only92.8%
18% above US avg
Spanish1.3%
90% below US avg
Other Languages5.9%

Social Characteristics

Bridgewater vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bridgewater is $57,200, which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 12.3% (above the 3.6% US average). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Bridgewater vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$57,200
24% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,640

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment12.3%
242% above US avg
Poverty Rate18.8%
52% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time18.4 min
Drive Alone80.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Bridgewater is $200,000, 29% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $920 (21% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$200,000
29% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$920
21% below US avg
Rent Burden23.2%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied57.9%
Renter-Occupied42.1%
Housing Units4,260

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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 48°F (9°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 69.4 inches. The area enjoys 230 sunny days per year.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 71°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average47.6°F
12% below US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average71°F (21°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall69.4 inches
83% above US avg
Snowfall59.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²)
Population Density1,670/sq mi
Coordinates44.3786°N, 64.5188°W
TimezoneAmerica/Halifax
12.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.3%
64% below US avg
High School+30.0%
Graduate Degree+4.1%
D Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density1,670/sq mi
Total Area5.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute18.4 min
Drive Alone80.2%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home14.2%

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