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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
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.
Bridgewater strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Massachusetts):
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| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 3% |  |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 17% | |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
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