Living in East Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Bridgewater · Census data 2020–2024
East Bridgewater has 14,456 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $133,853 (29% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $510,200, the median rent is $1,981/month.
East Bridgewater at a glance
- Population
- 14,456
- Median age
- 41.6State: 40
- Median household income
- $133,853State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $510,200State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,981/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 34.2%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is East Bridgewater a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 29% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 4.6%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in East Bridgewater
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Bridgewater the median home value is $510,200, 53% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,981 per month, which is 34.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,752 a month in housing costs.
East Bridgewater median household income
The median household income in East Bridgewater is $133,853 and the income per person is $61,193. 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in East Bridgewater: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,302
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 2.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.77
East Bridgewater demographics
- Population
- 14,456
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 21.2%
- 65 and older
- 15.8%
- Households
- 5,181
- Foreign-born
- 3.1%
- Veterans
- 5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Bridgewater ›
Education in East Bridgewater
34.2% of adults 25 and older in East Bridgewater have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 11.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Bridgewater
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 17.3%
- Drive alone
- 71.2%
- Public transit
- 2%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.8%
East Bridgewater vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Bridgewater | 14,456 | $133,853 | $510,200 | $1,981 |
| Whitman | 15,295 | $108,933 | $472,700 | $1,771 |
| Hanson | 10,660 | $132,200 | $533,900 | $1,821 |
| West Bridgewater | 7,708 | $123,406 | $503,800 | $1,921 |
| Halifax | 7,748 | $118,556 | $481,500 | $1,804 |
| Bridgewater Town | 28,471 | $112,651 | $533,100 | $2,092 |
| Brockton | 105,386 | $80,115 | $437,500 | $1,641 |
| Abington | 17,053 | $125,400 | $539,600 | $1,724 |
| Rockland | 17,701 | $112,405 | $472,900 | $1,610 |
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What is the median household income in East Bridgewater, MA?
The median household income in East Bridgewater is $133,853, 29% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Bridgewater?
The median home value in East Bridgewater is $510,200, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in East Bridgewater?
The median gross rent in East Bridgewater is $1,981 per month, about 34.4% of household income.
Is East Bridgewater, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 29% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 9% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 4.6%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in East Bridgewater?
The median age in East Bridgewater is 41.6 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in East Bridgewater?
The average commute to work in East Bridgewater is 32 minutes; 17.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Bridgewater?
The unemployment rate in East Bridgewater is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Bridgewater?
34.2% of adults in East Bridgewater have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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