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West Bridgewater, Massachusetts

Introduction to West Bridgewater, Massachusetts

West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 5 miles S of Brockton, Massachusetts and 23 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town has a population of 6,634.

West Bridgewater History

The first permanent European settlers in West Bridgewater arrived in 1651. The city was initially part of Olde Bridgewater, but separated and was incorporated as its own town in 1822. The city was witness to both agricultural and industrial development over the following years. Town Park, located in the West Bridgewater region, is believed to be the first industrial park in U.S.

West Bridgewater and nearby Attractions

  • Blue Hills Trailside Museum
  • Adams National Historic Site
  • Franklin Park Zoo
  • Humarock Beach
  • South Shore Natural Science Center

Things To Do In West Bridgewater

Nearby museums include Blue Hills Trailside Museum, South Shore Natural Science Center and the Easton Children’s Museum. Ames Nowell State Park, Freetown Fall River State Forest and Haines Memorial State Park are some of the local parks and recreational areas. Swimming and water sports can be enjoyed at Humarock Beach, Canoe River Campground or at the Evelyn Kiranne Aquatic Center.

West Bridgewater Transportation

Logan International Airport is nearby.

West Bridgewater Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Bridgewater State College, Massasoit Community College, Stonehill College and Babson College.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%West Bridgewater Public Transportation Use
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%West Bridgewater Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of West Bridgewater, MA

Comparing West 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
Age of the Population97
Senior Citizens89
Well-Paid Single Men85
Male Share of the Population76
Well-Paid Single Women75
Female Share of the Population45
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity25

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married86
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty98
People in Middle Class or Better97
Median Family Income86
College Educated Adults62

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use98
Short Commute Times36
Walking and Biking to Work34
Working at Home31

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone35
Affordability of Property Taxes35
Affordability of Rents35
Housing Recently Built34
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Seasonal and Vacation Housing11

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime76
Low Property Crime62

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