Bridgewater is a city in Massachusetts state in USA with a population of 9255 residents.. The poverty rate of Bridgewater is 22.4%, which is 60% higher than national average. The typical household in Bridgewater earns $64929 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Financial hardship is relatively common in the city as 1 in every 4 residents live below the poverty line, well above the national poverty rate of 14.1%. Additionally, more than 1 in every 12 area households live on an income of less than $10,000 a year. Nationwide, 5.8% of households do. Nearly 42.9% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Bridgewater, only 95% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Bridgewater remained 8.8%, which is 87% higher than national rate. Nearly 2 times comparable to 4.7% national rate, according to the Census. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Bridgewater, only 37% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 32% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Bridgewater is 124, which is 24% higher than national average. Median home value in Bridgewater is $301800 , which is 31% higher than national average. While median income in Bridgewater remained $64929, which is 4% lower than national average.