At a Glance
Median Income
$35,755
$18,195 per capita
Median Rent
$721/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
652/100K
3,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.5%
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
246 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bridgewater a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 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 $35,755 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,195. The unemployment rate stands at 0.5% (86% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,538 business establishments, including 190 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Bridgewater reports 652 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,835/100K.
Education
1.9% of adults in Bridgewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
80.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgewater has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population507
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density523/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$35,755
Per Capita$18,195
Unemployment0.5%
Poverty24.4%
County GDP$3,518M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,160
Housing
A
Home Value
Rent$721
Ownership65.2%
Zillow$191,787
Housing Units256
Rent Burden22.1%
Crime
F
Violent652/100K
Property3,835/100K
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death8,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain42.1 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,215 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.9%
High School+80.4%
Graduate+2.7%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 46%
Commute28 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed156 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Bridgewater was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Griffiss International (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.454 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
6.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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