Town of

Bridgewater

Connecticut
bridgewater-ct.gov/
44 Main Street South, 06752
Phone: (860) 354-2731
First Selectman: Eric Gsell

Demographics

Population1,671
Median Household Income (2022)$149,643
Per Capita Income (2022)$92,685
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate74.85%
Median Home Value (2023)$610,100
Median Rent (2023)$1,809
Total Households (2025)703

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2023)$463,146,078
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$775,286,814
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$295,507.67
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)19.00
Mill Rate-Motor Vehicles19.00
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$7,558,048.22
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$123,075.83
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$471,456.67
Total Tax Levy$8,152,580.72
Tiered PILOT$1,059.84
Mashantucket Pequot & Mohegan Fund Grant$3,734
Town Aid Road$238,156.42
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$35048.99
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$587
Education Cost Sharing$187,715
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$172
Total State Grants$466,470.33
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List7.10%

Governance

Form of GovernmentSelectman-Town Meeting
CEO Term Length4
Take Office Date2
Town Hall of Bridgewater

Town Hall

Wants you To KNOW

Nestled in the hills of western Connecticut, Bridgewater is known for its rural charm, scenic farms, and quiet roads. The town’s natural beauty and sense of privacy make it an inviting retreat for residents and visitors alike.

Geography

CountyLitchfield
Council of Government (COG)Western Connecticut Council of Governments (WESTCOG)
Area (sq. miles)17.3 mi²
Public Roads-Town38.78

Representation

US Congressional District5
State Senate Districts32
State House69
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