At a Glance
Median Income
$55,909
$38,577 per capita
Home Value
$177,800
Zillow: $263,856
Median Rent
$769/mo
25.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
285/100K
7,561/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.3%
94.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
4.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
21.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bridgewater residents earn a median household income of $55,909 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,577. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,586 business establishments, including 311 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgewater is $177,800 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,856. Median rent is $769/month, with 25.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1958.
Safety & Crime
Bridgewater reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 7,561/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
27.3% of adults in Bridgewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
94.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgewater has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population763
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density1,231/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$55,909
Per Capita$38,577
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty4.6%
County GDP$8,033M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,131
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,800
Rent$769
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$263,856
Housing Units445
Rent Burden25.5%
Crime
F
Violent285/100K
Property7,561/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault285/100K
Burglary1,569/100K
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking21.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,406/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain40.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation774 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.3%
High School+94.6%
Graduate+9.0%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute20 min
Broadband82.1%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Bridgewater was founded in 1798.
The median home in Bridgewater was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (15 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
17.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 311 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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