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Bridgeport, CA

Full City Profile · California · Alpine County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
374 Population 17/sq mi density
$98,618 Median Income $38,223 per capita
$310,500 Home Value $406,756 Zillow
$225 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
349 Violent Crime/100K 1,382 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$98,618 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$310,500 home value, $225/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
349 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Bridgeport, CA

At a Glance

Median Income
$98,618
31% above
$38,223 per capita
Home Value
$310,500
10% above
Zillow: $406,756
Median Rent
$225/mo
81% below
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
349/100K
8% below
1,382/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
54% below
62.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
1% below
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
330 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
131%
Home Value
110%
Rent
19%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
46%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
92%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bridgeport a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bridgeport residents earn a median household income of $98,618 , which is 31% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,223. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 85 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bridgeport is $310,500 , 10% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $406,756. Median rent is $225/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 110.7 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Safety & Crime

Bridgeport reports 349 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,382/100K.

Education

15.6% of adults in Bridgeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below the national average). 62.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bridgeport has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 64°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 48.

Data Overview

People

Population374
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.6%

Economy

A+
Median Income$98,618
Per Capita$38,223
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$146M
Avg Weekly Wage$932

Housing

A+
Home Value$310,500
Rent$225
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$406,756
Housing Units316
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent349/100K
Property1,382/100K

Health

Obesity31.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death27,650/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain10.2 in/yr
AQI48 (Good)
Elevation6,648 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+62.7%
Graduate+7.8%
School Score5.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 33% / D 65%
Commute9 min
Broadband95.5%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Bridgeport was built in 1978.
19.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (91 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.573 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
2.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.