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Bridgewater, NS

Full City Profile · Nova Scotia

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
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
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair 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
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Bridgewater, NS

At a Glance

Median Income
$57,200
24% below
$38,640 per capita
Home Value
$200,000
29% below
Median Rent
$920/mo
21% below
23.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
30.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
242% above
18.8% poverty rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
230 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
76%
Home Value
71%
Rent
79%
Poverty
152%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
342%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bridgewater a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bridgewater residents earn a median household income of $57,200 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,640. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 272 business establishments.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bridgewater is $200,000 , 29% below the national median of $281,900. Median rent is $920/month, with 23.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing.

Education

12.3% of adults in Bridgewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 30.0% have completed high school.

Climate & Weather

Bridgewater has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). 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.

Data Overview

People

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

Economy

C
Median Income$57,200
Per Capita$38,640
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty18.8%
Avg Weekly Wage$743

Housing

A+
Home Value$200,000
Rent$920
Ownership57.9%
Housing Units4,260
Rent Burden23.2%

Crime

C+
Property3,500/100K
Burglary484/100K

Climate

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

Education

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

Community

Commute18 min