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East Bridgewater, Massachusetts


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East Bridgewater, Massachusetts

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.

The People and Families of East Bridgewater

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.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, East Bridgewater had a median family income of $67,307.

Political Inclinations

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.

Crime and Safety

The streets of East Bridgewater are considered safe by both national and state standards.

East Bridgewater Housing

About 82% of housing units in East Bridgewater are owner-occupied.

Commuting

In East Bridgewater, 94% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

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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