Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
21%
Bridgewater
Bridgewater, NJ Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,053
Population
20,798
Renter Mix
26% Rent
A well-kept suburb of New Jersey featuring kid-friendly fun
Shopping
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Suburban
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Wooded
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Accessible
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Family-Friendly
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Bridgewater, also known as Bridgewater Township, is the ideal suburb for families or New York City commuters. Located about 45 miles west of the Big Apple, residents can either take Interstate 78 into the city or make use of public transportation. Bridgewater is split between a convenient commercial area and sprawling residential neighborhoods featuring wooded streets and a blend of cozy and upscale apartments, houses, condos, and townhomes.
Bridgewater’s commercial center features the popular Bridgewater Commons that’s home to an array of theaters, retailers, services, and eateries. North Brand Park, Washington Valley Park, and Green Knoll Golf Course are just a few of the spots for outdoor recreation, and kids love the Kidstreet Playground and Children’s Museum. For more dining, shopping, and entertainment options, residents of Bridgewater can easily visit the city of Somerville, located directly south of Bridgewater Commons.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$128,032
Average: $154,375
Education
8,634
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
10,726
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bridgewater has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
38%
Other Education
62%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Bridgewater, NJ is $1,349 for a studio, $2,054 for one bedroom, $2,500 for two bedrooms, and $3,026 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bridgewater has increased by 1.1% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,054/month
704 Sq Ft
House
$4,099/month
958 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,704/month
783 Sq Ft
Townhome
$3,462/month
917 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bridgewater, NJ is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
362 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
391 Students
Public
Grades K-5
314 Students
Bradley Gardens Elementary School
Public
Grades PK-5
255 Students
Public
Grades K-5
555 Students
Bridgewater-Raritan Middle School
Public
Grades 6-8
1,347 Students
Public
Grades K-8
39 Students
Somerset Co Voc Tech High School
Public
Grades 9-12
Bridgewater Raritan High School
Public
Grades 9-12
2,711 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
55 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- NJ Audubon Duke Farms
- English Farm
- Leonard J. Buck Garden
- The Arboretum at Colonial Park
- Wagner Farm Arboretum
Commuter Rail
Military Bases
Airports
- Newark Liberty International
- Trenton Mercer
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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.