Skip to Main Content
Write a review
Bridgewater
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
profile header© Mapbox / © OpenStreetMap
Suburb
Boston

Bridgewater

    B minus
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Public Schools
      unavailable
    2. Crime & Safety
      B minus
    3. Housing
      C
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      B minus
    6. Diversity
      B+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B minus
    9. Cost of Living
      C+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      unavailable
    12. Commute
      B+
    Bridgewater is a suburb of Boston with a population of 27,397. Bridgewater is in Plymouth County. Living in Bridgewater offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many young professionals live in Bridgewater and residents tend to be liberal.
    About Bridgewater...
    Population
    27,397
    Suburb of
    Boston
    View Nearby Homes

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $351,100
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,495
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      29%
    • Own
      71%
    Sponsored Mortgage Options for Bridgewater
    Get Rates
    • Find a loan that's right for you. Compare today's top mortgage and refinancing providers.
    • Get approval in minutes. Checking rates won't affect your credit score.
    Niche may be compensated by the third party lenders and others who place ads on the website. Niche is not a lender and does not endorse the products of these advertisers. Fees that Niche receives for ads do not affect the terms you may be offered by the lender you choose. There are many additional borrowing options available.
    Explore Bridgewater Real Estate
    Listings by Homes.com
    View Nearby Homes

    Bridgewater Rankings

    Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and expert insights.

    See All Bridgewater Rankings

    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B minus
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      213.1
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      82.9
      40.7
    • Robbery
      11.8
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      106.6
      500.1
    • Theft
      461.8
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      86.3
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      8%
    • 18-24 years
      21%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      11%
    • 65+ years
      14%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      11%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      24%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      31%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      28%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      6%
      11%
    More About Bridgewater Residents

    Working in Bridgewater

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $92,289
    National
    $69,021
    Search for Jobs in Bridgewater

    Top Public Schools Serving Bridgewater

    See All 7 Public Schools in Bridgewater 

    Places like Bridgewater

    Bridgewater Reviews

    No reviews yet

    Take our survey to add your review

    Review Bridgewater