Living in Bridgewater, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bridgewater · Census data 2020–2024
Bridgewater has 543 residents with a median age of 33.1. The median household income is $35,694 (58% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $80,000, the median rent is $735/month.
Bridgewater is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bridgewater at a glance
- Population
- 543
- Median age
- 33.1State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $35,694State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $80,000State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $735/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 69.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.3%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Bridgewater a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 58% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 28.7%.
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 $80,000, 76% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $735 per month, which is 22.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,038 a month in housing costs.
Bridgewater median household income
The median household income in Bridgewater is $35,694 and the income per person is $18,952. 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Bridgewater: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 267
- Owner-occupied
- 69.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 30.9%
- Vacant
- 7.9%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1948
- Average household size
- 2.21
Bridgewater demographics
- Population
- 543
- Median age
- 33.1
- Under 18
- 21%
- 65 and older
- 12%
- Households
- 246
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 1.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bridgewater ›
Education in Bridgewater
10.3% of adults 25 and older in Bridgewater have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bridgewater
- Unemployment rate
- 7.1%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 2.8%
- Drive alone
- 86.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 79.7%
Bridgewater vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater | 543 | $35,694 | $80,000 | $735 |
| Unadilla Forks | 190 | $68,333 | $140,600 | $648 |
| West Winfield | 837 | $76,667 | $151,300 | $679 |
| Clayville | 254 | $79,286 | $137,500 | $843 |
| Waterville | 1,731 | $82,273 | $170,100 | $820 |
| Burlington Flats | 150 | $91,964 | $202,300 | — |
| Chadwicks | 791 | $75,960 | $117,400 | $907 |
| Oriskany Falls | 600 | $46,375 | $115,000 | $599 |
| Washington Mills | 2,112 | $134,397 | $231,300 | $1,149 |
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What is the median household income in Bridgewater, NY?
The median household income in Bridgewater is $35,694, 58% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $80,000, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Bridgewater?
The median gross rent in Bridgewater is $735 per month, about 22.4% of household income.
Is Bridgewater, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 81% lower than the state median; an average commute of 25 minutes. Minuses: median household income 58% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.1%; a poverty rate of 28.7%.
What is the median age in Bridgewater?
The median age in Bridgewater is 33.1 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Bridgewater?
The average commute to work in Bridgewater is 25 minutes; 2.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bridgewater?
The unemployment rate in Bridgewater is 7.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bridgewater?
10.3% 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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