Bridgewater Town, MA

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 3/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 7/10
school Colleges 8/10
accessibility Hospitals 5/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Highly Expensive. Housing and rent costs are extremely high, contributing to a significantly elevated overall cost of living.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Moderately Accessible. Access to the airport is reasonable, but it may require some planning or travel time.
accessibility Hospitals
Limited Access. Few healthcare facilities are nearby, and travel may be necessary for specialized or higher-quality care.
school Colleges
Well-Connected. A good selection of reputable colleges is easily accessible, providing strong options for higher education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
28,669 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.4 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
73.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
39.7% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$112,482 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
94.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
35 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.6% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$500,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$923 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,816 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
71.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Plymouth County
4
Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area
3
Massachusetts
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Plymouth County
2
Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area
3
Massachusetts
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 11 27
Feb 4 9 30
Mar 5 6 37
Apr 5 1 46
May 4 0 56
Jun 4 0 66
Jul 4 0 72
Aug 4 0 70
Sep 4 0 62
Oct 4 0 51
Nov 5 1 42
Dec 5 8 33

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place leans blue, with 51% of residents leaning left and 44% leaning right.

Liberal (52%) (44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 45%
Hillary Clinton 49%
Other 6%

Schools

Williams Intermediate School
<1 miles, NE 3.2 star
Bridgewater Middle School
1 miles, N 3.2 star
Therapeutic Day School
1 miles, N 3.2 star
Mitchell Elementary School
1 miles, N 3.2 star

Colleges

Bridgewater State University
1 miles, NE 2.8 star
Southeastern Technical Institute
6 miles, NW 1.9 star
Massasoit Community College
7 miles, N 1.9 star
Rob Roy Academy-Taunton
8 miles, W 1 star

Hospitals

Morton Hospital
8 miles, W 1.4 star
Good Samaritan Medical Center
10 miles, N 1.4 star

Airports

Martha's Vineyard Airport
44 miles, S 1 star