Bridgewater, NY

Full City Profile · New York · Otsego County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
507 Population 523/sq mi density
$35,755 Median Income $18,195 per capita
$721 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
47°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$35,755 median income, 1.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
1.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bridgewater, NY

At a Glance

Median Income
$35,755
52% below
$18,195 per capita
Median Rent
$721/mo
38% below
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.9%
94% below
80.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
24.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
21.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F

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
48%
Rent
62%
Poverty
197%
Bachelor's
6%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bridgewater a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.8 / 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 1.0% (72% 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.

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 47°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population507
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density523/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$35,755
Per Capita$18,195
Unemployment1.0%
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%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking21.6%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death8,049/100K

Climate

Avg Temp47°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
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.
9.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 156 Mbps.
There are 190 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.