Median Age
38 Years
Largest Age Group
20-29 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
17%
Bridgewater
Bridgewater, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,065
Population
29,042
Renter Mix
25% Rent
Unwavering natural beauty in a college town
University
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Suburb
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Lake
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Diverse
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Nature Preserve
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This suburb of Massachusetts is settled between Boston and Providence with about a 30 mile distance to both neighboring cities. Nature preserves, wetlands, and forests make up the beautiful landscape of Bridgewater, Massachusetts. The Great River Preserve holds one of the most scenic and undisturbed stretches of the Taunton River, expansive open fields, woodlands, and rare species. Its trails will take you through 125 acres of nature where you’ll see an abundance of wildlife. This preserve is an asset to the community, as is Bridgewater State University.
Bridgewater State University is a cornerstone to the city with its safe, supportive culture, diverse community, and lively campus. Public transportation is available through the local train stations, and you’ll find a variety of eateries and public parks throughout town. After you find your rental in Bridgewater, be sure to attend one of the university’s events for the community, or admire the Great River Preserve.
Explore the City
Restoration Coffee is located conveniently in the heart of downtown Bridgewater
Bridgewater is just a few short minutes from the main highways to Boston and Providence
Open bright and early at 6am, Restoration Coffee has been waking Bridgewater up for 10 years
Located right in the BSU campus, boston is less than a 35 minute ride away on the MBTA
Bridgewater takes pride in its protected nature spaces, such as its Wildlands Trust
Wildlands consists of several hundred acres of protected woods and has several miles of trails
Demographics
Median Household Income
$110,491
Average: $131,377
Education
10,260
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,519
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bridgewater has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
25%
Non-Renters
75%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bridgewater, MA is $1,985 for a studio, $2,013 for one bedroom, $2,638 for two bedrooms, and $3,567 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bridgewater has increased by 1.6% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,013/month
742 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bridgewater, MA is for everyday living.
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
818 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
911 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
851 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,365 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Massasoit State Park
- Boyden Refuge
- The Children's Museum in Easton
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Rhode Island Tf Green International
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.