How many renters in Bridgewater Town, MA pay more than 30% of their income on rent?
54.2% (±12.6 points) of renting households in Bridgewater Town, MA spend 30% or more of their household income on gross rent (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
43.1% spend 35% or more.
The median renting household spends 31.9% of its income on rent.
Figures last updated on .
- Paying 30% or more
- 54.2% (±12.6 points)
- Paying 35% or more
- 43.1% (±10.6 points)
- Median share of income
- 31.9% (±4.6 points)
Rent as a share of income in Bridgewater Town
| Share of income spent on rent | Bridgewater Town | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 15% | 12.5% (±7.0 points) | 10.8% | 12.4% | 12.6% |
| 15% to 19.9% | 6.8% (±5.2 points) | 11.0% | 11.6% | 12.2% |
| 20% to 24.9% | 12.7% (±7.5 points) | 11.7% | 12.3% | 12.6% |
| 25% to 29.9% | 13.8% (±9.3 points) | 11.7% | 12.0% | 11.5% |
| 30% to 34.9% | 11.1% (±6.8 points) | 9.4% | 10.0% | 9.2% |
| 35% or more | 43.1% (±10.6 points) | 45.4% | 41.8% | 41.9% |
Households whose income could not be measured against their rent (for example, those reporting no income) are left out of these shares, as the Census Bureau leaves them out.
Bridgewater Town against Plymouth County, its state and the nation
| Bridgewater Town | Plymouth County | Massachusetts | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paying 30% or more | 54.2% (±12.6 points) | 54.8% (±2.9 points) | 51.8% (±0.5 points) | 51.1% |
| Paying 35% or more | 43.1% (±10.6 points) | 45.4% (±2.6 points) | 41.8% (±0.4 points) | 41.9% |
| Median share of income | 31.9% (±4.6 points) | 32.5% (±1.3 points) | 30.9% (±0.3 points) | 30.6% |
| Median renter household income | $73,477 (±$9,151) | $54,822 (±$2,991) | $60,987 (±$576) | $52,966 |
| Median gross rent | $2,092 (±$177) | $1,747 (±$38) | $1,762 (±$9) | $1,413 |
In Bridgewater Town, the share of renters paying 30% or more of income is not measurably different from Plymouth County (54.8%).
It is not measurably different from Massachusetts (51.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (51.1%).
In Plymouth County, Bridgewater Town ranks 14 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest share of renters paying 30% or more of income.
Statewide, it ranks 135 of 351.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Renters paying 30% or more of income in places near Bridgewater Town
| Place | Distance | Renters paying 30% or more of income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgewater Town | — | 54.2% (±12.6 points) | — |
| West Bridgewater | 4.2 mi | 52.5% (±26.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Raynham Center | 4.5 mi | 74.5% (±21.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Raynham | 4.5 mi | 67.1% (±14.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| East Bridgewater | 4.9 mi | 60.8% (±21.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Middleborough Center | 6.1 mi | 56.1% (±12.0 points) | Not measurably different |
| Halifax | 6.3 mi | 45.5% (±47.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Whitman | 7.6 mi | 61.9% (±12.6 points) | Not measurably different |
| Taunton | 7.6 mi | 56.8% (±5.9 points) | Not measurably different |
None of the nearby places differs measurably from this one on this figure.
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Renters paying 30% or more of income across Plymouth County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Renters paying 30% or more of income |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Hingham | 60.4% (±12.6 points) |
| 9 | Duxbury | 57.8% (±27.8 points) |
| 10 | Lakeville | 57.5% (±19.8 points) |
| 11 | Middleborough | 57.2% (±11.7 points) |
| 12 | Carver | 55.0% (±24.0 points) |
| 13 | Brockton | 54.5% (±4.3 points) |
| 14 | Bridgewater Town | 54.2% (±12.6 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Hull | 52.8% (±14.5 points) |
| 15 (tie) | Scituate | 52.8% (±15.1 points) |
| 17 | West Bridgewater | 52.5% (±26.5 points) |
| 18 | Plymouth | 51.9% (±7.4 points) |
| 19 | Rockland | 51.7% (±14.9 points) |
| 20 | Wareham | 51.4% (±14.4 points) |
Showing 13 of 27 places in Plymouth County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bridgewater Town
Are renters in Bridgewater Town rent-burdened?
54.2% of renting households in Bridgewater Town pay 30% or more of their income in gross rent, the share housing researchers usually call rent-burdened (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What share of income do renters in Bridgewater Town spend on rent?
The median renting household in Bridgewater Town, MA spends 31.9% (±4.6 points) of its household income on gross rent.
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bridgewater Town city, Massachusetts
- Median Gross Rent as a Percentage of Household Income (B25071), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bridgewater Town city, Massachusetts
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bridgewater Town city, Massachusetts
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DP04_0136E, DP04_0136M, DP04_0137PE, DP04_0137PM, DP04_0138PE, DP04_0138PM, DP04_0139PE, DP04_0139PM, DP04_0140PE, DP04_0140PM, DP04_0141PE, DP04_0141PM, DP04_0142PE, DP04_0142PM, B25071_001E, B25071_001M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M
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