Boston metro, MA relocation guide
Moving to Bridgewater, MA
About Bridgewater
Bridgewater is a city of about 28,000 in central Plymouth County, best known as the home of Bridgewater State University — the region's largest public university, which gives the downtown a college-town energy. Housing is a mix of student rentals near campus, colonials and capes in family neighborhoods, and newer subdivisions, at accessible prices for the area.
Home prices in Bridgewater
The median listing price in Bridgewater is $639,000.
Top places in Bridgewater
- Bridgewater State University — campus green, the Moakley Center (shown in the Commons photo below), and public events.
- Downtown Bridgewater — shops and restaurants along Broad and Central Streets.
- The Bridgewater Triangle — the region's famously "paranormal" forest and swamp lore.
- Hockomock Swamp edge — wildlife viewing at the town's western border.
- Nippenicket Pond — local fishing and paddling.
- Bridgewater State's 1924 campus fire site — a piece of local history (shown in the Commons photo below).
Commuting from Bridgewater
- MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line with an in-town station: Bridgewater (per the MBTA station list, read September 24, 2026).
- Typical weekday ride to South Station: approximately 55–65 minutes (approximate; varies by train).
- Approximate drive to downtown Boston: ~40–50 minutes via Route 24/Route 104 (no-traffic routing; longer at rush hour).
Schools in Bridgewater
Public schools: Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Bridgewater FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Bridgewater, MA?
The median listing price in Bridgewater is $639,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Bridgewater, MA?
MBTA Fall River/New Bedford Line with an in-town station: Bridgewater (per the MBTA station list, read September 24, 2026). - Which school district serves Bridgewater, MA?
Bridgewater is served by Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Schools
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Official town resources. School report cards via the National Center for Education Statistics.