Bridgewater Town, MA

Living in Bridgewater Town

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Bikeability 49
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Walkability 69
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Commute 27
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 22
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Public Safety 45
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Airports 45
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Hospitals 28
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Colleges 78
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Schools 62
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Residents

27k Population
34  y Median Age
36% College-Educated
70% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years36%
35 to 54 years25%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black8%
Caucasian83%
Hispanic or Latino4%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school6%
High school graduate28%
Some College30%
Bachelor's degree24%
Graduate degree12%

Households

Family household70%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$96k Median Household Income
91% Above Poverty
34  mi Average Commute
86% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K11%
$25K to $49K14%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K13%
$125K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K or more11%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector72%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Military<1%
Sales and office27%
Service18%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van85%
Public transportation4%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$359k Median Home Value
17% Built 2000 or Later
$1.5k Median Monthly Rent
68% Owner-Occupied

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached65%
Multiple units6%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later5%
Built 2010 to 20133%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 199914%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197922%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 19595%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier16%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$100K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K5%
$200K to $249K7%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K34%
$400K to $499K24%
$500K to $749K10%
$750K to $999K2%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene41%
LP gas4%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas39%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bridgewater Town

United States45
Massachusetts37
Boston Metro Area37
Plymouth County42

Property Crime in Bridgewater Town

United States48
Massachusetts28
Boston Metro Area24
Plymouth County18

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (51%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton49%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 4 11
Feb 30 4 9
Mar 37 5 6
Apr 47 5 1
May 57 4 0
Jun 66 4 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 70 4 0
Sep 62 4 0
Oct 51 4 0
Nov 43 5 1
Dec 33 5 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bridgewater Town

Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding57
Tornado5
Blizzard5
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bridgewater Town, MA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bridgewater Town, MA

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Anchor Academy
3 miles, S
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Samuel Fuller School
7 miles, SE

Colleges

Colleges near Bridgewater Town, MA

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Stonehill College
8 miles, NW
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Wheaton College
11 miles, W
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Curry College
20 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Bridgewater Town, MA

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Morton Hospital
8 miles, SW
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Airports

Airports near Bridgewater Town, MA

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