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Bridgewater Town, Massachusetts

city · Plymouth County

At a glance

28,471
Population
$533,100
Median home value (all homes)
76% above U.S. median
$657,248
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$2,092/mo
Median rent
55% above U.S. median
$112,651
Median household income
43% above U.S. median
31.4 min
Average commute
95%
Homes with broadband
1.68%
Locations with fiber available
4.7%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 128 — 28% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing93% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities28% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost17% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college0 mi
Nearest community college6 mi
Nearest technical college6 mi
High school graduates93.1%
College graduates39.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Bridgewater Town Economic Development
Town department providing information on community and economic development, planning, zoning, and development projects for Bridgewater.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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