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Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Introduction to Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 7 miles S of Brockton, Massachusetts and 25 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is included in the Brockton metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 25,185 people lived in Bridgewater.

Bridgewater History

Bridgewater was first settled in 1650 as a part of Duxbury and was one of the first interior towns of Massachusetts. The town of Bridgewater was incorporated in 1656. Originally the town included large parts of the towns of West Bridgewater, Brockton, Abington, Hanson, East Bridgewater and Pembroke. The origin of Bridgewater’s name is not known. The town seal of Bridgewater also includes the Bridgwater, England coat of arms.

Bridgewater and nearby Attractions

  • Strongs Park
  • Plimouth Plantation
  • Museum of Fine Arts
  • Central Square Congregational Church
  • Fuller Craft Museum

Things To Do In Bridgewater

In Bridgewater you can enjoy a variety of recreational activities. The town includes basketball and football fields, softball and soccer complexes and a skating park. One can also enjoy leisure time in the shopping centers and in the historical sites of the town.

Bridgewater Transportation

The nearby airport is Boston Logan International Airport.

Bridgewater Higher Education

Bridgewater State College is the local college.

High Points

Bridgewater strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyBridgewater Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Bridgewater Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 11%Bridgewater Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Bridgewater Well-Paid Single Men
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Bridgewater People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 17%Bridgewater Median Family Income
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)		Top 17%Bridgewater Walking and Biking to Work
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 18%Bridgewater Racial Diversity

Comparative Profile of Bridgewater, MA

Comparing Bridgewater to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women75
Age of the Population41
Children Under 5 Years Old46
Racial Diversity39
Senior Citizens32
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married97
Average Household Size89

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use99
Walking and Biking to Work79
Working at Home21
Short Commute Times23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Affordability of Rents43
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals37
Affordability of Property Taxes34
People Living Alone33
Seasonal and Vacation Housing21

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime107
Low Violent Crime107

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