At a Glance
Median Income
$98,618
$38,223 per capita
Home Value
$310,500
Zillow: $429,056
Median Rent
$225/mo
28.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
62.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.9%
12.7% 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?
B+
3.9 / 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 $429,056. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 10.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population374
Median Age50.6 yrs
Density17/mi²
Male / Female64% / 36%
Foreign Born32.6%
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$429,056
Housing Units316
Rent Burden28.0%
Health
Obesity31.9%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death27,650/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain10.2 in/yr
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.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
32.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.