Living in West Bridgewater, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Bridgewater · Census data 2020–2024
West Bridgewater has 7,708 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $123,406 (19% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $503,800, the median rent is $1,921/month.
West Bridgewater at a glance
- Population
- 7,708
- Median age
- 38.4State: 40
- Median household income
- $123,406State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $503,800State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,921/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 82.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.6%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is West Bridgewater a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 19% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 5%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in West Bridgewater
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Bridgewater the median home value is $503,800, 51% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,921 per month, which is 30.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,656 a month in housing costs.
West Bridgewater median household income
The median household income in West Bridgewater is $123,406 and the income per person is $52,862. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in West Bridgewater: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,978
- Owner-occupied
- 82.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 17.9%
- Vacant
- 1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.57
West Bridgewater demographics
- Population
- 7,708
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 18.7%
- 65 and older
- 19.3%
- Households
- 2,947
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Bridgewater ›
Education in West Bridgewater
43.6% of adults 25 and older in West Bridgewater have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 12.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Bridgewater
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 11.6%
- Drive alone
- 81.4%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 92.1%
West Bridgewater vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bridgewater | 7,708 | $123,406 | $503,800 | $1,921 |
| Bridgewater Town | 28,471 | $112,651 | $533,100 | $2,092 |
| Brockton | 105,386 | $80,115 | $437,500 | $1,641 |
| Easton | 25,316 | $124,271 | $581,200 | $1,824 |
| East Bridgewater | 14,456 | $133,853 | $510,200 | $1,981 |
| Whitman | 15,295 | $108,933 | $472,700 | $1,771 |
| Raynham Center | 4,841 | $132,382 | $547,700 | $1,776 |
| Raynham | 15,505 | $124,012 | $524,400 | $1,749 |
| Abington | 17,053 | $125,400 | $539,600 | $1,724 |
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What is the median household income in West Bridgewater, MA?
The median household income in West Bridgewater is $123,406, 19% 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 West Bridgewater?
The median home value in West Bridgewater is $503,800, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in West Bridgewater?
The median gross rent in West Bridgewater is $1,921 per month, about 30.7% of household income.
Is West Bridgewater, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 19% higher than the Massachusetts median; home values 10% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%; a poverty rate of 5%.
What is the median age in West Bridgewater?
The median age in West Bridgewater is 38.4 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in West Bridgewater?
The average commute to work in West Bridgewater is 26 minutes; 11.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Bridgewater?
The unemployment rate in West Bridgewater is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Bridgewater?
43.6% of adults in West 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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