Michigan · Metropolitan Area
Bridgeport is a small city in Michigan with a population of 6,841. Residents earn $47,325 per year, which is 37% below the national average.
Based on current data, Bridgeport receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Bridgeport offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Bridgeport is $47,325, 37% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.3%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 22.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Bridgeport is $91,400, 68% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $740 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
10.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Bridgeport experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.0 inches, including 40.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 96.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.5% |
| 74% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $47,325 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,251 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,050 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $61,334 |
| Unemployment | 4.3% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 22.1% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,117 |
| County GDP | $4,724M |
| Restaurants | 211 |
| Healthcare | 326 |
| Retail | 355 |
| Manufacturing | 99 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,313 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.72% |
| Commute Time | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $91,400 |
| 68% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $163,367 |
| Median List Price | $180,000 |
| Median List Price | $180,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $116 |
| Homes Sold | 5 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 94.0% |
| Price Drops | 28.6% |
| Inventory | 14 |
| Census Median Rent | $740 |
| 36% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 70.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,313 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.72% |
| Obesity | 41.7% |
| 30% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 14.6% |
| Heart Disease | 7.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 39.6% |
| Asthma | 13.5% |
| COPD | 9.6% |
| Stroke | 4.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 14.3% |
| Physical Inactivity | 35.5% |
| Depression | 27.5% |
| Mental Distress | 21.9% |
| Physical Distress | 17.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 79.6% |
| Premature Death | 9,515/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 326 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Annual Average | 48.3°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.0 inches |
| 11% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 40.7 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 610 ft (186 m) |
| Area | 8.4 sq mi (21.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 814/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3708°N, 83.8820°W |
| County FIPS | 26017 |
Winner: Republican by 14.7 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 10.6% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 814/sq mi |
| Total Area | 8.4 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 2 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 326 |
| Restaurants | 211 |
| Retail Stores | 355 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 15 |
| Avg Commute | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |