Living in Bridgewater, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bridgewater · Census data 2020–2024
Bridgewater has 1,169 residents with a median age of 58.3. The median household income is $82,361 (17% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $398,600, the median rent is $1,125/month.
Bridgewater is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bridgewater at a glance
- Population
- 1,169
- Median age
- 58.3State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $82,361State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $398,600State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,125/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 79.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 32.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Bridgewater a good place to live?
Pros: Home values about the same as the state median.
Cons: Median household income 17% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Bridgewater
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bridgewater the median home value is $398,600, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,125 per month, which is 21% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,805 a month in housing costs.
Bridgewater median household income
The median household income in Bridgewater is $82,361 and the income per person is $49,968. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Bridgewater: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 850
- Owner-occupied
- 79.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 20.3%
- Vacant
- 40.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.30
40.2% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bridgewater has many vacation and second homes.
Bridgewater demographics
- Population
- 1,169
- Median age
- 58.3
- Under 18
- 10.8%
- 65 and older
- 33.1%
- Households
- 508
- Foreign-born
- 2%
- Veterans
- 6.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bridgewater ›
Education in Bridgewater
32.8% of adults 25 and older in Bridgewater have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 14.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bridgewater
- Unemployment rate
- 3.6%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 1.1%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.4%
Bridgewater vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater | 1,169 | $82,361 | $398,600 | $1,125 |
| Bristol | 3,273 | $78,438 | $258,300 | $1,310 |
| New Hampton | 2,509 | $95,250 | $383,700 | $749 |
| Ashland | 2,183 | $54,607 | $227,000 | $1,096 |
| Hebron | 883 | $91,071 | $589,500 | $1,429 |
| Plymouth | 6,601 | $77,027 | $292,400 | $1,108 |
| Alexandria | 1,983 | $89,194 | $323,300 | $1,135 |
| Holderness | 1,917 | $107,863 | $363,100 | $2,068 |
| Hill | 908 | $82,125 | $311,700 | — |
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What is the median household income in Bridgewater, NH?
The median household income in Bridgewater is $82,361, 17% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bridgewater?
The median home value in Bridgewater is $398,600, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Bridgewater?
The median gross rent in Bridgewater is $1,125 per month, about 21% of household income.
Is Bridgewater, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values about the same as the state median. Minuses: median household income 17% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 3.6%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Bridgewater?
The median age in Bridgewater is 58.3 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Bridgewater?
The average commute to work in Bridgewater is 30 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bridgewater?
The unemployment rate in Bridgewater is 3.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bridgewater?
32.8% of adults in 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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