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
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

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$200,000
29% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$920/mo
21% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
57.9%
12% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
4,260

Ownership vs. Renting

57.9%
Owner-Occupied
42.1%
Renter-Occupied
58%
42%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
23.2%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
25% below US avg (31.0%)
Homeownership Rate
57.9%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$200,000

Rent

Census Median Rent$920

Market

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied57.9%
Renter-Occupied42.1%
Homeownership Rate57.9%
Total Housing Units4,260
Rent Burden23.2%