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
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-Occupied | 57.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 42.1% |
| Homeownership Rate | 57.9% |
| Total Housing Units | 4,260 |
| Rent Burden | 23.2% |