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Bridgewater, New Jersey

Introduction to Bridgewater, New Jersey

Bridgewater, New Jersey, in Somerset county, is 11 miles NW of Edison, New Jersey and 25 miles SW of Newark, New Jersey. The town is included in the Middlesex - Somerset - Hunterdon metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 42,940 people lived in Bridgewater.

Bridgewater History

Originally the township of Bridgewater was purchased from the local Lenape Native American tribe. George II of Great Britain chartered Bridgewater in 1749. It was incorporated in 1798 as a township. Earlier, the economy of Bridgewater revolved around farming. The population began to grow during 1970s and it is presently a quite developed suburban community.

Bridgewater and nearby Attractions

  • Washington Valley Park
  • Duke Island Park
  • Van Veghten House
  • Colonial Park
  • Delaware and Raritan Canal State Park

Things To Do In Bridgewater

There are several parks and playgrounds at Bridgewater which offer a number of recreational facilities. The town also includes movie theaters, clubs and restaurants.

Bridgewater Transportation

The nearest major airport is Newark International.

Bridgewater Higher Education

Raritan Valley Community College is nearby.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyBridgewater Low Violent Crime
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 2%trophyBridgewater Low Rate of Poverty
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyBridgewater Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 3%trophyBridgewater People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Bridgewater Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)		Top 6%Bridgewater Well-Paid Single Women
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 8%Bridgewater Low Property Crime
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)		Top 9%Bridgewater College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Bridgewater, NJ

Comparing Bridgewater to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New Jersey (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Age of the Population86
Children Under 5 Years Old89
Female Share of the Population77
Senior Citizens65
Racial Diversity67
Male Share of the Population44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married108
Average Household Size76

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better109
Median Family Income109
College Educated Adults109

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home97
Public Transportation Use75
Walking and Biking to Work36
Short Commute Times36

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built79
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
People Living Alone33
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24
Affordability of Property Taxes14
Affordability of Rents12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime109
Low Property Crime106

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