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Bridgewater, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Bridgewater is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 763. Residents earn $55,909 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
763 Population 1,231/sq mi density
$55,909 Median Income $38,577 per capita
$177,800 Home Value
$769 Median Rent 25.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
285 Violent Crime/100K 7,561 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,909 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$177,800 home value, $769/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K (25% below avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,909
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $177,800
37% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 285/100K
25% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 27.3%
19% lower than US avg
Median Rent $769
34% lower than US avg
Unemployment 1.5%
58% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.6%
63% lower than US avg

How Bridgewater Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population763
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density1,231/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 85%
Veterans10.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,909
Per Capita$38,577
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$8,033M
Commute20 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$177,800
Rent$769
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units445
Rent Burden25.5%

Crime

F
Violent285/100K
Property7,561/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault285/100K
Burglary1,569/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F (10°C)
AQI40 (Good)
Rain40.3 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation774 ft (236 m)

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.1%
Libraries11

Is Bridgewater a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bridgewater receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Bridgewater offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bridgewater is $55,909, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.5%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bridgewater is $177,800, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $769 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Bridgewater is below the national average at 285 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 7,561 per 100,000, 286% above the national average.

Education

27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bridgewater experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Bridgewater has a population of 763 with a density of 1,231 people per square mile. The median age is 50.8 years, 31% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.9%), with 5.4% Black.

Population

763
Total Population
1,231
People / sq mi
50.8yrs
Median Age
31% above US avg
0.6mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 47.2%
Female 52.8%

Race & Ethnicity

Bridgewater vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.6%
17% above US avg
Spanish8.4%
37% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bridgewater vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bridgewater is $55,909, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.

Income: Bridgewater vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,909
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,577
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
IRS Avg AGI$69,750

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.5%
58% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.6%
63% below US avg
Establishments (County)3,586
County GDP$8,033M

Business (County)

Restaurants311
Healthcare472
Retail475
Manufacturing159

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Cost of Living97.60 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time19.9 min
Drive Alone78.1%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home14.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Bridgewater is $177,800, 37% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $769 (34% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$177,800
37% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$769
34% below US avg
Rent Burden25.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.0%
Housing Units445
Median Year Built1958

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,587
60% above US avg
Effective Rate3.14%
Bridgewater has a violent crime rate of 285 per 100,000 residents, 25% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 7,561 per 100,000 (286% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Bridgewater vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent285.3/100K
25% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault285.3/100K

Property Crime

Total Property7,560.6/100K
286% above US avg
Burglary1,569.2/100K
Theft5,848.8/100K
Vehicle Theft142.7/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Bridgewater has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 40.3 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

28°F Jan (-2°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average28°F (-2°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall40.3 inches
6% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation774 ft (236 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,231/sq mi
Coordinates40.7051°N, 80.3004°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS42007
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 27.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (19% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 20.7-point margin. 82.1% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 59.9%
D 39.2%

Winner: Republican by 20.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+27.3%
19% below US avg
High School+94.6%
Graduate Degree+9.0%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density1,231/sq mi
Total Area0.6 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access82.1%
Public Libraries11
Healthcare Facilities472
Restaurants311
Retail Stores475

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute19.9 min
Drive Alone78.1%
Public Transit0.9%
Work from Home14.6%

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