The story of this market
The typical home in ZIP 02324 sells for about $579,333, or $305 per square foot.
Prices are up +24.4% from a year ago, so sellers still have some momentum. Homes take about 26 days to sell, which is fast. HUD's fair market rent for a two-bedroom is $2,090 a month.
ZIP 02324 — Bridgewater
The 02324 housing market remains competitive with low inventory and strong price appreciation, driven by its appeal to commuters and university-affiliated residents. While prices have risen significantly year-over-year, the market is showing signs of stabilization in terms of days on market and sales volume. Buyers should expect a seller-favored environment with limited supply.
This ZIP is ideal for families seeking suburban stability, university-affiliated staff, and commuters who value access to the Boston metro area while maintaining a smaller-town lifestyle.
Median prices moved up 24.4% year over year.
Homes spend a median of 26 days on market with 2.5 months of supply — a fast-moving market.
25% of listings have cut prices · homes sell at 100% of asking — demand is running ahead of supply.
no recorded foreclosure-ledger notices (0.0 per 10,000 residents) · unemployment 4.2% · poverty 4.8% — a stable, low-distress profile.
Researched annual trajectory for this ZIP, from published historical series
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 4.3%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
Median annual property tax paid on this ZIP's residential parcels
Solid: researched ten-year history · dotted: 1 / 3 / 5-year projection extended from the historical 3.2%/yr trend — a deterministic estimate, not a published forecast or guarantee.
versus the prior ACS vintage
net outflow — more people moved out than in
ZCTA 02324, Plymouth County MA
Bridgewater generally reports crime rates lower than the state and national averages, with property crime being the most common concern. The area is considered relatively safe compared to larger urban centers in the region.
The Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District serves the area and is generally regarded as providing a solid public education with consistent performance metrics.
The area faces moderate risks from winter storms and occasional flooding in low-lying zones near the Taunton River, though it is not considered a high-risk wildfire zone.
Economic momentum is driven by its proximity to Boston and the presence of Bridgewater State University, which serves as a major local employer and anchor institution.
Composed from the ARED governance burden registry — tier-native tax structure (state + county + city + special districts), never averaged. State (Massachusetts) — Massachusetts Local Property Tax: Ad valorem tax calculated as (Municipal Budget / Total Assessed Value of all taxable property) = Tax Rate per $1,000 of assessed value. Assessments must be at 100% of full and fair cash (market) value.
Residents typically commute to Boston or Providence via the MBTA Commuter Rail (Middleborough/Lakeville line) or by driving along Route 24 and I-495.
The area features access to the expansive Bridgewater State University campus facilities, local parks like Memorial Park, and proximity to the Hockomock Swamp for outdoor recreation.
The rental market is tight due to demand from university students and commuters, leading to low vacancy rates and consistent upward pressure on rents.
The economy is anchored by Bridgewater State University, local government, and a mix of retail and service industries serving the South Shore region.
The area is served by the MBTA Commuter Rail and is strategically located at the intersection of Route 24 and Route 104.
Development is focused on mixed-use revitalization in the downtown area and moderate residential growth on the town's periphery.
The Plymouth County assessor maintains property valuations based on annual market analysis and cyclical inspections.
Parcels are subject to the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional School District and various municipal utility districts.
Property insurance premiums are influenced by regional coastal storm exposure and standard Massachusetts fire/liability risk profiles.
Massachusetts continues to see a net outflow of domestic residents, though suburban areas like Bridgewater maintain stable demand.
Massachusetts is a judicial foreclosure state, requiring court intervention to complete the foreclosure process.
Sellers are required to provide a standard disclosure form regarding the condition of the property, including known defects.
Data retrieved from Census Reporter and US Census Bureau ZCTA profiles.
Public schools whose reported address is in this area (NCES). Not attendance boundaries — schools that serve residents may sit outside it. Check the district's address locator for assignment.
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- Starland Sportsplex & Fun Park4.413.2 mi
- Dave & Buster's Braintree4.217.8 mi
- Funcity Adventure Park4.28 mi
- Jellystone Park™ Cranberry Acres4.314.3 mi
- Gillette Stadium4.617.6 mi
- Topgolf Boston - Canton3.918.5 mi
- The Xfinity Center4.213.2 mi
- Supercharged Entertainment4.518 mi
- Trillium - Canton4.418.4 mi
- King Richard’s Faire3.712.9 mi
- Borderland State Park4.812.2 mi
- Raynham Flea Market4.35.7 mi
- Massasoit State Park4.65.8 mi
- Children's Museum In Easton4.29.9 mi
- Plymouth Rock4.315.6 mi
- Plimoth Patuxet Museums4.617.6 mi
- Wompatuck State Park4.717.6 mi
- Mayflower II4.515.6 mi
- Blue Hills Trailside Museum4.719.2 mi
- Borderland State Park4.812.2 mi
- Massasoit State Park4.65.8 mi
- D.W. Field Park4.510.2 mi
- Ames Nowell State Park4.610.5 mi
- Forge Pond Park4.710.6 mi
- Roht Marine4.317.7 mi
- MarineMax Boston4.219.7 mi
- Olde Scotland Links4.32.6 mi
- Ridder Farm Golf Course4.37.3 mi
- West Bridgewater Country Club44 mi
- Easton Country Club4.37.1 mi
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- Westgate Mall3.910 mi
- Barrels & Boards MA4.65.2 mi
- Raynham Flea Market4.35.7 mi
- Langwater Farm4.69.8 mi
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- Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport4.429 mi
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Theme parks, venues, golf, airports, museums, water and shopping across the area ranked by popularity within the radius shown.
Major regional anchor providing arts, sports, and educational events.
Central town park used for community gatherings and recreation.
Large protected area offering trails and wildlife observation.
Key-figure check: median price diverges 20.6% from the nearest retained anchor (published ten-year series (2025)) — beyond the 12.5% tolerance; an automated validation case is open and the value publishes pending its verdict. Research outlier held out — this pass returned a median of $460,225 (20.6% off the retained reading), contradicting every independent anchor; the prior reading stands pending corroboration. Validation: the flagged $460,225 (-20.6% vs the published ten-year series (2025)) failed independent re-validation and was reverted to the prior cycle value; the case is under review in the Command Center.