At a Glance
Median Income
$52,917
$17,985 per capita
Home Value
$162,500
Zillow: $250,561
Median Rent
$832/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
52.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.7%
10.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.6%
13.0% 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
3.2 / 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 $52,917 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,985. The unemployment rate stands at 5.7% (58% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,627 business establishments, including 127 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgeport is $162,500 , 42% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $250,561. Median rent is $832/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
5.3% of adults in Bridgeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
52.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgeport has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 10.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population2,307
Median Age27.9 yrs
Density2,156/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born49.5%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
B
Median Income$52,917
Per Capita$17,985
Unemployment5.7%
Poverty10.2%
County GDP$2,353M
Avg Weekly Wage$934
Housing
A+
Home Value$162,500
Rent$832
Ownership65.5%
Zillow$250,561
Housing Units742
Rent Burden21.0%
Health
Obesity41.6%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death9,893/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain10.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation855 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+52.2%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 41%
Commute27 min
Broadband86.4%
Internet Speed60 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Bridgeport was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Grant County International (58 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.421 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
49.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 127 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
1,092 declared natural disasters on record.