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West Bridgewater, MA

West Bridgewater, MA.

Population: 7,708 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in West Bridgewater, MA is $606,779 — up 4.0% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $722,500 after a median 21 days on market. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 5.8% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$606,779

Typical home value

+4.0%

1-year change

21

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$606,779
1-year appreciation
+4.0%
3-year appreciation
+12.1%
5-year appreciation
+25.7%
10-year appreciation
+75.0%
Peak value since 2000 (Aug 2026)
$606,779
House Price Index (state)
493.1 (+3.6% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$722,500
Median list price
$650,000
Median price per sqft
$358
1-year sale-price change
+35.0%
Median days on market
21 days
Homes sold (recent period)
13
For-sale inventory
21
Sale-to-list ratio
100.4%
Active listings
18
1-year forecast
+1.3%
New listings (monthly)
7

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$1,678/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,842/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,409/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$3,015/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,166/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
105.8 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
30.5¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$25.10/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.9 : 1
Schools include
Spring Street School, Howard School, Rose L Macdonald, West Bridgewater Junior/Senior

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, drought
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coastal flooding: Very High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone X
NFIP flood claims on record
10
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 15% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
43.5%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Baird & McGuire (8.9 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
50.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
39.5°F
Annual precipitation
50.6 in
Annual snowfall
34.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
6b (extreme annual low -5 to 0°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
37
Days with Good air quality
308
Days with Moderate air quality
56
Highest AQI recorded (year)
108

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
8.8 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
78,470
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
89,435

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
16
Nearest national park
Adams National Historical Park (16 mi)
National parks include
Adams National Historical Park, Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area, Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Mansfield Municipal Airport (9 mi)
Nearest major airport
Norwood Memorial Airport (OWD) (14 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
67
Hospitals include
MOUNT AUBURN HOSPITAL, STURDY MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, ARBOUR-FULLER HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-703 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
56.7%
Housing built 2000 or later
17.8%
Median annual property tax
$6,471
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
82.6%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
167,013
Average weekly wage
$1,366
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
931

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

West BridgewaterState medianUS median
Typical home value$606,779$618,851$288,527
Median sale price$722,500$585,000$325,000
Median days on market21 days27 days51 days
Median annual property tax$6,471$5,436$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in West Bridgewater, MA?
$606,779.
What is the median sale price in West Bridgewater, MA?
$722,500.
How long do homes take to sell in West Bridgewater, MA?
Median days on market: 21 days.
What is typical rent in West Bridgewater, MA?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $2,409/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in West Bridgewater, MA?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coastal flooding, ice storm, lightning, strong wind, drought.
Is West Bridgewater, MA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within West Bridgewater, MA. 10 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is X. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in West Bridgewater, MA?
Risk to homes is higher than 15% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in West Bridgewater, MA?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near West Bridgewater, MA?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve West Bridgewater, MA?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is West Bridgewater, MA walkable?
Walkability index: 8.8/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in West Bridgewater, MA?
Good. Median AQI: 37. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in West Bridgewater, MA?
Regional Price Parity: 105.8 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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