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Bridgewater Town, MA
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Bridgewater Town, MA
At a Glance
How Bridgewater Town Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bridgewater Town's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bridgewater Town a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bridgewater Town residents earn a median household income of $112,482 , which is 50% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $46,783. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 16,845 business establishments, including 1,172 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgewater Town is $500,600 , 78% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $493,160. Median rent is $1,976/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1982.
Safety & Crime
Bridgewater Town reports 216 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 43% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 348/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
39.7% of adults in Bridgewater Town hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% above the national average). 94.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgewater Town has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.