At a Glance
Median Income
$31,723
$21,860 per capita
Home Value
$86,400
Zillow: $139,771
Median Rent
$501/mo
30.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
354/100K
1,105/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
6.7%
74.8% high school+
Unemployment
8.9%
22.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.9%
24.1% smoking rate
How Bridgeport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bridgeport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bridgeport a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bridgeport residents earn a median household income of $31,723 , which is 58% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,860. The unemployment rate stands at 8.9% (147% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 22.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 310 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgeport is $86,400 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $139,771. Median rent is $501/month, with 30.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
Bridgeport reports 354 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 7% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,105/100K.
Education
6.7% of adults in Bridgeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(80% below the national average).
74.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgeport has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 60.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,377
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density549/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
D
Median Income$31,723
Per Capita$21,860
Unemployment8.9%
Poverty22.3%
County GDP$650M
Avg Weekly Wage$908
Housing
A+
Home Value$86,400
Rent$501
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$139,771
Housing Units1,272
Rent Burden30.0%
Crime
F
Violent354/100K
Property1,105/100K
Health
Obesity42.9%
Diabetes15.3%
Smoking24.1%
Heart Disease8.2%
Premature Death11,895/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain60.2 in/yr
Elevation705 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+6.7%
High School+74.8%
Graduate+2.1%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 83% / D 16%
Commute25 min
Broadband86.1%
Internet Speed201 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Bridgeport was founded in 1852.
The median home in Bridgeport was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is Tullahoma Regional/Wm Northern Field (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
30.0% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 201 Mbps.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.