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West Bridgewater, MA


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West Bridgewater, Massachusetts

West Bridgewater, Massachusetts, in Plymouth county, is 5 miles S of Brockton, Massachusetts (center to center) and 23 miles S of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is located in the Brockton metropolitan area. West Bridgewater has a population of 6,634.

The People and Families of West Bridgewater

In West Bridgewater, about 57% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, West Bridgewater had a median family income of $64,815.

Political Inclinations

Residents of West Bridgewater gave more campaign money ($2,000) to George W. Bush than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

West Bridgewater Housing

Owners occupy 85% of the housing units in West Bridgewater.

Commuting

In West Bridgewater, 92% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

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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