How are homes heated in West Bridgewater, MA?

Name: Heating fuel in West Bridgewater, MA, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in West Bridgewater, used by 42.7% (±6.9 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

6.3% heat with electricity.

38.8% heat with fuel oil or kerosene.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 42.7% (±6.9 points)
Electricity: 6.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 38.8%

Heating fuel in West Bridgewater

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	West Bridgewater	Plymouth County	Massachusetts	United States
Utility gas	42.7% (±6.9 points)	46.9%	51.6%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	38.8% (±7.7 points)	31.5%	22.4%	3.9%
Electricity	6.3% (±2.6 points)	12.3%	18.6%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	10.7% (±3.5 points)	6.8%	4.5%	4.9%
Wood	0.0% (±1.4 points)	0.9%	1.1%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±1.4 points)	0.2%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±1.4 points)	0.0%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.0% (±1.2 points)	1.0%	0.8%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.5% (±0.9 points)	0.3%	0.7%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In West Bridgewater, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is not measurably different from Plymouth County (31.5%).

It is also higher than in Massachusetts (22.4%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In West Bridgewater, the share of homes heating with electricity is lower than in Plymouth County (12.3%).

It is also lower than in Massachusetts (18.6%).

It is lower than the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near West Bridgewater

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with West Bridgewater
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
West Bridgewater	—	6.3% (±2.6 points)	—
Bridgewater Town	4.2 mi	15.4% (±3.6 points)	Higher
Brockton	4.2 mi	19.5% (±1.8 points)	Higher
Easton	4.4 mi	20.6% (±3.3 points)	Higher
East Bridgewater	4.5 mi	7.7% (±2.7 points)	Not measurably different
Whitman	6.0 mi	9.2% (±3.1 points)	Not measurably different
Raynham Center	6.4 mi	17.4% (±6.3 points)	Higher
Raynham	6.4 mi	10.5% (±3.0 points)	Higher
Abington (community)	7.4 mi	15.5% (±4.1 points)	Higher

Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Bridgewater Town, MA (15.4%), Brockton, MA (19.5%), Easton, MA (20.6%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Plymouth County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
4	Rochester	55.6% (±7.7 points)
5	Marion	46.9% (±9.6 points)
6	Norwell	46.6% (±5.2 points)
7	Kingston	44.7% (±7.3 points)
8	Carver	40.0% (±6.5 points)
9	East Bridgewater	39.8% (±5.4 points)
10	West Bridgewater	38.8% (±7.7 points)
11	Mattapoisett	37.9% (±8.9 points)
12	Bridgewater Town	37.3% (±4.4 points)
13	Hanson	36.6% (±6.1 points)
14	Hanover	36.3% (±5.8 points)
15	Abington	34.7% (±5.0 points)
16	Pembroke	31.8% (±4.4 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 West Bridgewater

What is the most common way to heat a home in West Bridgewater?

Utility gas is the most common heating fuel in West Bridgewater, used by 42.7% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in West Bridgewater heat with oil?

38.8% (±7.7 points) of occupied homes in West Bridgewater use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in West Bridgewater have electric heat?

6.3% (±2.6 points) of occupied homes in West Bridgewater heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Bridgewater town, Plymouth County, Massachusetts

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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