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East Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 5 miles SE of Brockton, Massachusetts (center to center) 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.
In East Bridgewater, about 60% of adults are married. East Bridgewater is considered a town for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the town.
In 2000, East Bridgewater had a median family income of $67,307.
In the 2004 election, John Kerry was the top Presidential fund-raiser in East Bridgewater ($6,450). Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.
The streets of East Bridgewater are considered safe by both national and state standards.
About 82% of housing units in East Bridgewater are owner-occupied.
In East Bridgewater, 94% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing East Bridgewater to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Massachusetts (State):
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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