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Bridgewater, NJ vs South Plainfield, NJ

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- The median age of a home in Bridgewater is 41.5% younger than the median age of a home in South Plainfield.
 Bridgewater, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Median Home Age41  Unlock42
 Median Home Cost  Unlock$431,400$338,100
 Home Appr. Last 12 months15.0%  Unlock16.6%
 Home Appr. Last 5 yrs.  Unlock43.7%57.0%
 Home Appr. Last 10 yrs.60.1%  Unlock101.1%
 Property Tax Rate  Unlock$20.8$11.0
 Homes Owned81.2%  Unlock57.4%
 Housing Vacant  Unlock2.9%11.2%
 Homes Rented15.5%  Unlock31.4%
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 Avg Rent For Home Or Apartment
 Bridgewater, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Average Rent  Unlock$2,620$1,840
 Studio Apartment$1,500  Unlock$1,080
 1 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$1,730$1,180
 2 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,160  Unlock$1,430
 3 Bedroom Home or Apartment  Unlock$2,660$1,860
 4 Bedroom Home or Apartment$2,890  Unlock$2,160
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 Vacant Housing
 Bridgewater, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Vacant For Rent  Unlock0.7%1.9%
 Vacant Rented0.2%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant For Sale  Unlock0.3%0.7%
 Vacant Sold0.1%  Unlock0.4%
 Vacant Vacation  Unlock0.0%3.6%
 Vacant Other1.7%  Unlock4.1%
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 Owner-Occupied Housing Value
 Bridgewater, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 Less Than $20,000  Unlock0.4%2.6%
 $20,000 to $39,9990.1%  Unlock2.4%
 $40,000 to $59,999  Unlock1.0%2.8%
 $60,000 to $79,9990.3%  Unlock3.9%
 $80,000 to $99,999  Unlock0.0%4.5%
 $100,000 to $149,9991.5%  Unlock11.3%
 $150,000 to $199,999  Unlock1.7%13.0%
 $200,000 to $299,9997.3%  Unlock20.1%
 $300,000 to $399,999  Unlock47.1%13.6%
 $400,000 to $499,99920.3%  Unlock8.3%
 $500,000 to $749,999  Unlock8.4%9.7%
 $750,000 to $999,9997.5%  Unlock3.9%
 $1,000,000 to $1,499,999  Unlock0.2%2.2%
 $1,500,000 to $1,999,9990.5%  Unlock0.8%
 $2,000,000 and over  Unlock0.5%1.1%
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 Housing Units By Year Built
 Bridgewater, NJSouth Plainfield, NJUnited States
 2015 and Newer0.0%  Unlock0.2%
 2010 to 2014  Unlock8.8%13.6%
 2000 to 20095.6%  Unlock13.6%
 1990 to 1999  Unlock5.6%13.6%
 1980 to 198915.6%  Unlock13.2%
 1970 to 1979  Unlock10.7%14.8%
 1960 to 196926.5%  Unlock13.6%
 1950 to 1959  Unlock28.1%10.0%
 1940 to 19492.8%  Unlock4.7%
 1939 or Earlier  Unlock6.9%12.2%
Reviews for Bridgewater    2 Reviews

I have lived here for 11 years,the quality of life is awesome, peaceful, quiet, very safe neighborhoods. Many areas the homes have an acre or more of property, so you  More

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Over 12 years ago

We enjoy very much where we live. Love NJ. However, we are looking to retire and on a more limited income, Nj is a difficult place to live. So, we are also open for  More

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Reviews for South Plainfield    3 Reviews

Over 17 years ago

Environmentally conscious community. Great school system. Comfortable and safe recreation facilities and parks. Residents are consistently engaged in physical fitness  More

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located within a moments drive to all major hiways that are perfect for the easy commute. Public transportation either choose the bus line or train are conveinently  More

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Over 19 years ago

Closeness to NY and having a strong economy in NJ has lead to a vibrant and diverse life. Good scools, hospitals and public services - the staple of any good city is  More

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