Virginia · Metropolitan Area
Bridgewater is a small city in Virginia with a population of 6,650. Residents earn $81,012 per year, which is 8% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bridgewater receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Bridgewater offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bridgewater is $81,012, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 13 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bridgewater is $372,400, 32% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,141 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Bridgewater is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 17 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 236 per 100,000, 88% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 48.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Bridgewater experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches, including 19.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
| English Only | 86.6% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.4% |
| 0% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,012 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,850 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $969 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,144 |
| Unemployment | 2.5% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.7% |
| 70% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,754 |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Healthcare | 204 |
| Retail | 317 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,439 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 0.92% |
| Commute Time | 13.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |
| Census Median | $372,400 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $368,752 |
| Median List Price | $359,000 |
| Median List Price | $359,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $181 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 6 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,141 |
| 2% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,137 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,181 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,369 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,787 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,126 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,439 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 0.92% |
| Obesity | 32.0% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.0% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.9% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 12.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.0% |
| Premature Death | 5,914/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 204 |
| Total Violent | 16.8/100K |
| 96% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 16.8/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 235.8/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 185.3/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 50.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.0 inches |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 19.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 35.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,209 ft (369 m) |
| Area | 2.5 sq mi (6.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,639/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.3885°N, 78.9645°W |
| County FIPS | 51660 |
Winner: Democrat by 25.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 48.6% |
| 44% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.58 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 2,639/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 204 |
| Restaurants | 212 |
| Retail Stores | 317 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 6 |
| Avg Commute | 13.4 min |
| Work from Home | 12.1% |