The Town FilesBridgewater, Michigan
Township in Washtenaw County · population 1,615 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $331,300
- Household income
- $103,226
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 38 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 14
- Median age
- 52.4
Bridgewater is a township of 1,615 people in Washtenaw County, Michigan. The median home is worth $331,300, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks better for retirees than 96% of Michigan towns, better for families than 94% of Michigan towns, more upscale than 93% of Michigan towns.
How Bridgewater ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bridgewater is worth $331,300, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $103,226, which is more affordable than 31% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,321 a month. 93.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bridgewater | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $331,300 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,321 | $955 |
| Median household income | $103,226 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 93.9% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1977 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bridgewater
| People | Bridgewater | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 52.4 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 27.3% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 16.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.8% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.8% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 8.3% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.6% | — |
| Work from home | 10.1% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 30.9 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.2% | 88.8% |
Weather in Bridgewater
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 15.3°F. About 33.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 38.2 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 148 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bridgewater since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 11, 1965 about 8.4 miles from the town center and killed 5. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 21 deaths and 98 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 23, 2015.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 23 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on July 18, 2010.
Severe weather in Washtenaw County since 1996
Washtenaw County has been included in 12 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2026 | Flood | DR-4925: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3225: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Washtenaw County
Washtenaw County had 217,948 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $74,298 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Bridgewater itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Towns near Bridgewater
- Clinton, MI3.5 mi · 2,517 people · home $186,700
- Clinton, MI4.2 mi · 3,765 people · home $199,100
- Manchester, MI4.4 mi · 2,037 people · home $232,000
- Manchester, MI5.9 mi · 4,626 people · home $273,600
- Saline, MI6.0 mi · 2,277 people · home $310,400
- Tecumseh, MI6.4 mi · 2,042 people · home $308,600
- Freedom, MI6.5 mi · 1,332 people · home $400,600
- Tecumseh, MI7.8 mi · 8,680 people · home $216,700
Bridgewater questions
Is Bridgewater, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bridgewater scores better for retirees than 96% of Michigan towns and quieter than 75%. 27.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 52.4).
How much does a house cost in Bridgewater?
The median owner-occupied home in Bridgewater is valued at $331,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $103,226, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is $1,321 a month.
What is the weather like in Bridgewater?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 15.3°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 33.6 inches of precipitation a year and 38.2 inches of snow.
Does Bridgewater get tornadoes?
14 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bridgewater since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 11, 1965. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)