salaryRent is higher than in 84% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs about 4.4 years of household income. Commutes are long, about 31.4 minutes each way. Most homes (75.6%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $98,280 a year. That is $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Massachusetts cities?
No. Rent here is more expensive than in most of Massachusetts. It is number 69 of 123 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bridgewater Town?
Share of households by yearly income. 45.9% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bridgewater Town
| Size | Bridgewater Town | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | $1,251 | $1,338 |
| 1 bedroom | $1,797 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $2,469 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $2,720 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $2,850 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bridgewater Town overall?
Everyday prices in Massachusetts overall are 6% above the U.S. average (index 105.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bridgewater Town, so the Massachusetts figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bridgewater Town
Life in Bridgewater Town
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bridgewater Town?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $1,242 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $533,100 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $53,310 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bridgewater Town, MA?
Renting in Bridgewater Town costs a median of about $2,457 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Massachusetts median is $2,331.
How much do I need to make to live in Bridgewater Town?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $98,280 a year, or $47 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bridgewater Town cheap or expensive?
Bridgewater Town is rated OK: rent takes 24.3% of the typical household income of $121,494. It ranks 69th cheapest of 123 Massachusetts cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bridgewater Town?
The median homeowner in Bridgewater Town pays $6,499 a year in property taxes, about 1.22% of the median home value.
Is Bridgewater Town more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Massachusetts are 6% above the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bridgewater Town?
The median home value in Bridgewater Town is $533,100, about 4.4 times the typical yearly household income.
28,471 people live in Bridgewater Town. Numbers are typical (middle) values.