What percentage of people rent in Bridgewater, CT?
7.9% (±3.2 points) of the occupied homes in Bridgewater, CT are rented (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
That is 56 renting households against 653 that own their home.
In Bridgewater, the share of households that rent went from 13.6% in 2015–2019 to 7.9% in 2020–2024 (−5.7 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
Figures last updated on .
- Households that rent
- 7.9% (±3.2 points)
- Renting households
- 56 (±23)
- Median renter income
- $61,250 (±$9,359)
Who rents and who owns in Bridgewater
| Bridgewater | Western Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Renter-occupied share | 7.9% (±3.2 points) | 33.6% (±0.7 points) | 33.5% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Renting households | 56 (±23) | 79,060 (±1,769) | 481,018 (±4,678) | 45,017,354 |
| Owning households | 653 (±100) | 156,319 (±1,727) | 952,989 (±5,585) | 84,210,142 |
| Average renter household size | 1.9 (±0.5) | 2.3 (±0.0) | 2.1 (±0.0) | 2.3 |
| Average owner household size | 2.4 (±0.2) | 2.8 (±0.0) | 2.6 (±0.0) | 2.6 |
| Median renter household income | $61,250 (±$9,359) | $75,585 (±$2,371) | $52,072 (±$906) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $161,771 (±$13,871) | $168,617 (±$3,790) | $125,125 (±$969) | $100,009 |
In Bridgewater, the renter share is lower than in Western Connecticut Planning Region (33.6%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (33.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (34.8%).
In Western Connecticut Planning Region, Bridgewater ranks 16 of 18 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest renter share.
Statewide, it ranks 151 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
How renting in Bridgewater has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Households that rent | 13.6% (±3.6 points) | 7.9% (±3.2 points) | −5.7 percentage points | Measurable decrease |
| Median gross rent | $1,900 (±$269) | $1,467 (±$233) | −22.8% | Down after inflation |
| Median household income | $111,250 (±$15,260) | $159,365 (±$5,366) | +43.2% | Up after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Households that rent in places near Bridgewater
| Place | Distance | Households that rent | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater | — | 7.9% (±3.2 points) | — |
| Brookfield | 3.9 mi | 13.5% (±3.1 points) | Higher |
| Roxbury | 4.2 mi | 17.3% (±9.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Milford (community) | 4.7 mi | 40.3% (±6.8 points) | Higher |
| Inglenook | 5.8 mi | 3.3% (±4.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| New Milford | 6.4 mi | 19.6% (±2.7 points) | Higher |
| Heritage Village | 7.0 mi | 19.9% (±5.0 points) | Higher |
| New Fairfield | 7.1 mi | 8.3% (±2.8 points) | Not measurably different |
| Southbury | 7.5 mi | 11.8% (±2.7 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Brookfield, CT (13.5%), New Milford (community), CT (40.3%), New Milford, CT (19.6%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that rent across Western Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Brookfield | 13.5% (±3.1 points) |
| 11 | Wilton | 11.4% (±2.4 points) |
| 12 | Westport | 11.2% (±2.1 points) |
| 13 | Newtown | 10.0% (±1.8 points) |
| 14 | Redding | 8.4% (±3.3 points) |
| 15 | New Fairfield | 8.3% (±2.8 points) |
| 16 | Bridgewater | 7.9% (±3.2 points) |
| 17 | Sherman | 5.6% (±4.4 points) |
| 18 | Weston | 3.1% (±1.8 points) |
Showing 9 of 18 places in Western Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bridgewater
How many renters are there in Bridgewater?
Bridgewater has an estimated 56 (±23) renting households, 7.9% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Is renting growing in Bridgewater?
In Bridgewater, the share of households that rent went from 13.6% in 2015–2019 to 7.9% in 2020–2024 (−5.7 percentage points), a measurable decrease.
How big are renting households in Bridgewater?
A renting household in Bridgewater has 1.9 people on average, against 2.4 in an owned home.
How much do renters earn in Bridgewater?
The median renting household in Bridgewater, CT has an income of $61,250 (±$9,359) a year, against $161,771 for households that own their home.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bridgewater town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bridgewater town, Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B19013_001E, B19013_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0047E, DP04_0047M, DP04_0046E, DP04_0046M, DP04_0049E, DP04_0049M, DP04_0048E, DP04_0048M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M
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