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East Bridgewater, MA


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East Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Introduction to East Bridgewater, Massachusetts

East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 5 miles SE of Brockton, Massachusetts and 23 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is considered part of the Brockton metropolitan area. East Bridgewater has a population of 12,974.

East Bridgewater History

The area that is today known as East Bridgewater was first settled by Europeans in the year 1630. Formerly, the area was a part of Old Bridgewater. As the population in the area grew, the people desired incorporation. Later, it officially separated from Old Bridgewater and was finally incorporated as an individual town on June 14, 1823.

East Bridgewater and nearby Attractions

  • Stetson Botanical Gardens
  • Pembroke Historical Society
  • Hanover Historical Society
  • Mary Baker Eddy Historic House
  • Shepard's Flowers
  • Purple Peace Wagon Touring

Things To Do In East Bridgewater

The city offers a variety of recreational options for both citizens and tourists. You can visit the numerous historic sites or museums if you have a knack for history, or just catch a movie at the local theater. The city also has a botanical garden where you can relax during leisure time. Food lovers can treat themselves with a plethora of traditional dishes served at the restaurants.

East Bridgewater Transportation

The nearest major airport to East Bridgewater is Boston Logan International.

East Bridgewater Higher Education

Bridgewater State College is the local college that serves the city.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyEast Bridgewater Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%East Bridgewater Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of East Bridgewater, MA

Comparing East 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 Population86
Well-Paid Single Men74
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Well-Paid Single Women74
Age of the Population52
Female Share of the Population45
Senior Citizens33
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size910
Portion of People Married98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty87
Median Family Income87
People in Middle Class or Better86
College Educated Adults63

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use87
Walking and Biking to Work46
Working at Home42
Short Commute Times24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built78
Affordability of Rents57
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals47
Affordability of Property Taxes34
People Living Alone22
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime98
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