The Town FilesBridgewater, New York
Community in Oneida County · population 516 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $80,000
- Household income
- $35,694
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 80°
- Snow a year
- 81 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 33.1
Bridgewater is a community of 516 people in Oneida County, New York. The median home is worth $80,000, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks easier by car than 98% of New York towns, quieter than 82% of New York towns, better for first-time buyers than 74% of New York towns.
How Bridgewater ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bridgewater is worth $80,000, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $35,694, which is more affordable than 76% of New York towns. Median rent is $735 a month. 69.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bridgewater | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $80,000 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $735 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $35,694 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 69.1% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1948 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Bridgewater
| People | Bridgewater | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.1 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 12.0% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 21.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 10.3% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.7% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 1.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 2.8% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 24.6 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.7% | 91.1% |
Weather in Bridgewater
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 12.5°F. About 42.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 81.1 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 158 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bridgewater since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on June 22, 2024 about 4.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 29, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 19 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on June 9, 2011.
Severe weather in Oneida County since 1996
Oneida County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2022 | Winter Storm | EM-3589: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| October 8, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4625: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Fred |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| December 19, 2019 | Severe Storm | DR-4472: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Oneida County
Oneida County had 102,542 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,102 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Bridgewater itself the ACS puts it at 7.1%.
Towns near Bridgewater
- Bridgewater, NY1.9 mi · 1,507 people · home $89,900
- West Winfield, NY3.1 mi · 733 people · home $151,300
- Plainfield, NY4.5 mi · 922 people · home $155,100
- Winfield, NY4.5 mi · 1,897 people · home $140,500
- Sangerfield, NY6.6 mi · 2,327 people · home $169,500
- Paris, NY6.6 mi · 4,332 people · home $243,800
- Brookfield, NY6.7 mi · 2,247 people · home $152,800
- Waterville, NY7.4 mi · 1,473 people · home $170,100
Bridgewater questions
Is Bridgewater, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bridgewater scores better for retirees than 10% of New York towns and quieter than 82%. 12.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 33.1).
How much does a house cost in Bridgewater?
The median owner-occupied home in Bridgewater is valued at $80,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $35,694, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $735 a month.
What is the weather like in Bridgewater?
July highs average 80.3°F and January lows 12.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 42.1 inches of precipitation a year and 81.1 inches of snow.
Does Bridgewater get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bridgewater since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on June 22, 2024. The typical New York town has had 5.
- 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)