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Bridgewater, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Harrisonburg city County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
6,650 Population 2,639/sq mi density
$81,012 Median Income $30,850 per capita
$372,400 Home Value $368,752 Zillow
$1,141 Median Rent 26.7% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,012 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$372,400 home value, $1,141/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bridgewater, VA

At a Glance

Median Income
$81,012
8% above
$30,850 per capita
Home Value
$372,400
32% above
Zillow: $368,752
Median Rent
$1,141/mo
2% below
26.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
373/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.6%
44% above
93.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
31% below
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.0%
0% below
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
302 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)

Income
108%
Home Value
132%
Rent
98%
Poverty
30%
Bachelor's
144%
Unemployment
69%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bridgewater a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 — Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bridgewater residents earn a median household income of $81,012 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,850. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,754 business establishments, including 212 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bridgewater is $372,400 , 32% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $368,752. Median rent is $1,141/month, with 26.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.

Safety & Crime

Bridgewater reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 373/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

48.6% of adults in Bridgewater hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% above the national average). 93.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bridgewater has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.

Data Overview

People

Population6,650
Median Age31.9 yrs
Density2,639/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,012
Per Capita$30,850
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty3.7%
Avg Weekly Wage$969

Housing

A
Home Value$372,400
Rent$1,141
Ownership64.0%
Zillow$368,752
Housing Units2,413
Rent Burden26.7%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property373/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault0/100K
Burglary32/100K

Health

Obesity32.0%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death5,914/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain39.0 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation1,209 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.6%
High School+93.6%
Graduate+19.9%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 36% / D 62%
Commute13 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed139 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Bridgewater was built in 1985.
The nearest airport is Shenandoah Valley Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.480 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 139 Mbps.
There are 212 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.