Population 7,867 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Household size in West Bridgewater
| Period | West Bridgewater | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.72 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.98 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.13 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
At 2.59 people per household, West Bridgewater sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.72 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the northeast.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in West Bridgewater
| Period | West Bridgewater | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.8 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.9 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.3 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −1.9 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in West Bridgewater are younger than 39.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. Since 2006–10, the median age has dropped from 41.8, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the west.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in West Bridgewater
| Period | West Bridgewater | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.5% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 8.0% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 6.3% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.6% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 6.6% of households in West Bridgewater, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 0.9 points, as it has nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in West Bridgewater
Renters in West Bridgewater
| Period | West Bridgewater | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.1% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.7% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.2% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
West Bridgewater is largely a place of homeowners: only 18.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 29.5% have no mortgage at all, well below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in West Bridgewater
| Period | West Bridgewater | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.2% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.7% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 1.6% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Empty homes are scarce in West Bridgewater: just 1.6% sit vacant, compared with 9.6% nationally, a sign of a tight housing market. Vacancy is down 6.6 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 275 Massachusetts cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a lower vacancy rate.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in West Bridgewater
| Period | West Bridgewater | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1960 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1965 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in West Bridgewater is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1965, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the west, while the center has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in West Bridgewater
| Period | West Bridgewater | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $979 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $964 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,230 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,949 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$970 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
The median renter in West Bridgewater pays $1,949 a month for rent and utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are lower than in the wider Boston area ($2,051). Rent has climbed $970 a month since 2006–10, up 99%, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 31.0% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in West Bridgewater
Bachelor's degrees in West Bridgewater
| Period | West Bridgewater | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.0% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.9% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 41.5% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.6 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
Just over four in ten adults 25 and older in West Bridgewater (41.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a bit above the national share of 35.6%. Still, the share is lower than in the Boston area overall (51.9%). Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.6 points, in line with the national trend.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in West Bridgewater
| Period | West Bridgewater | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.8% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 93.0% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.2% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.3% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in West Bridgewater is above the national rate: 94.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in West Bridgewater
| Period | West Bridgewater | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.3% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.4% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.5% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.6% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.7 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in West Bridgewater than nationally: unemployment was 4.6%, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 3.7 points, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
West Bridgewater compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Bridgewater | 2.59 | 39.9 | 6.6% | 18.2% | 1.6% | 1965 | $1,949 | 41.5% | 94.3% | 4.6% |
| Cochesett | 2.60 | 35.5 | 10.4% | 33.1% | 5.3% | 1997 | $2,560 | 36.4% | 88.9% | 2.0% |
| East Bridgewater | 2.80 | 42.3 | 12.5% | 16.9% | 3.5% | 1977 | $1,749 | 35.3% | 95.6% | 4.7% |
| Bridgewater | 2.63 | 39.9 | 9.9% | 23.5% | 12.5% | 1985 | $1,981 | 43.9% | 95.3% | 4.9% |
| Brockton | 2.98 | 37.1 | 19.6% | 42.6% | 5.8% | 1957 | $1,637 | 22.5% | 82.0% | 8.3% |
| South Easton | 2.46 | 44.0 | 11.6% | 15.7% | 1.1% | 1980 | $2,033 | 52.3% | 97.2% | 5.1% |
| Whitman | 2.71 | 39.7 | 10.9% | 28.2% | 4.6% | 1961 | $1,670 | 31.0% | 93.6% | 5.0% |
| North Easton | 2.61 | 42.7 | 9.2% | 19.1% | 1.7% | 1977 | $1,697 | 53.8% | 96.6% | 4.7% |
| North Middleboro | 1.88 | 47.6 | 12.0% | 19.5% | 2.8% | 1946 | $1,855 | 19.4% | 77.9% | 10.4% |
| Raynham | 2.57 | 43.8 | 9.4% | 23.1% | 4.9% | 1985 | $1,971 | 39.2% | 91.0% | 3.7% |
| Avon | 2.94 | 38.6 | 16.7% | 22.5% | 0.8% | 1955 | $1,622 | 30.1% | 86.3% | 2.4% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up West Bridgewater. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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