Bridgewater, VA

Living in Bridgewater

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Bikeability 46
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Walkability 83
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Commute 89
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Public Transit 38
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Affordability 76
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 17
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Hospitals 81
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Colleges 70
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Schools 70
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Residents

6k Population +451 (2010–19)
32  y Median Age +4 (2010–19)
51% College-Educated +17% (2010–19)
57% Family Households -14% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years13%
15 to 34 years39%
35 to 54 years18%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over14%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black5%
Caucasian90%
Hispanic or Latino3%
Multiracial1%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school5%
High school graduate23%
Some College21%
Bachelor's degree32%
Graduate degree20%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$63k Median Household Income +$14k (2010–19)
93% Above Poverty +5% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year +6% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K17%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more4%

Employers

Government15%
Private sector67%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts42%
Sales and office16%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Walked10%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$234k Median Home Value +$22k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$765 Median Monthly Rent +$164 (2010–19)
58% Owner-Occupied +9% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached13%
1 unit, detached59%
Multiple units3%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200913%
Built 1990 to 199927%
Built 1980 to 198911%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier7%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K4%
$100K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K25%
$200K to $249K15%
$250K to $299K17%
$300K to $399K24%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity81%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas4%
Utility gas2%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bridgewater

United States45
Virginia30
Harrisonburg Metro Area17
Rockingham County10

Property Crime in Bridgewater

United States48
Virginia39
Harrisonburg Metro Area21
Rockingham County10

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (26%)(70%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton26%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 3 15
Feb 31 3 14
Mar 38 4 10
Apr 48 4 3
May 57 5 0
Jun 65 4 0
Jul 69 4 0
Aug 68 4 0
Sep 61 4 0
Oct 50 3 1
Nov 41 3 3
Dec 31 3 12

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bridgewater

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding46
Tornado10
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bridgewater, VA

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bridgewater, VA

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Oak Lane School
2 miles, NE
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Edgewood School
3 miles, NW

Colleges

Colleges near Bridgewater, VA

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Bridgewater College
1 miles, S
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Bridgewater, VA

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Augusta Health
21 miles, S
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Airports

Airports near Bridgewater, VA

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