At a Glance
Median Income
$53,409
$30,474 per capita
Home Value
$89,300
Zillow: $92,274
Median Rent
$688/mo
29.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.6%
89.9% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
11.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
19.2% 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
3.4 / 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 $53,409 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,474. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,794 business establishments, including 140 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgeport is $89,300 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $92,274. Median rent is $688/month, with 29.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1945.
Education
15.6% of adults in Bridgeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgeport has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,457
Median Age44.4 yrs
Density1,064/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans9.6%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,409
Per Capita$30,474
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty11.6%
County GDP$5,057M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,074
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,300
Rent$688
Ownership67.9%
Zillow$92,274
Housing Units849
Rent Burden29.7%
Health
Obesity41.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death11,927/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.9 in/yr
Elevation1,094 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.6%
High School+89.9%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute20 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Bridgeport was built in 1945.
The nearest airport is Pittsburgh International (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.507 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
There are 140 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.