West Virginia
Bridgeport is a small city in West Virginia with a population of 9,292. Residents earn $99,936 per year, which is 33% above the national average.
Based on current data, Bridgeport receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Bridgeport stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Bridgeport is $99,936, which is significantly higher than the national average — 33% above $75,149. This places Bridgeport among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Bridgeport is $276,700, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,227 per month. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Bridgeport is below the national average at 154 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,167 per 100,000, 62% above the national average.
Bridgeport is a highly educated community — 55.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 96.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.8/10.
Bridgeport experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 94.5% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.5% |
| 59% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $99,936 |
| 33% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,676 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,236 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,392 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.9% |
| 85% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 2,482 |
| County GDP | $6,048M |
| Restaurants | 170 |
| Healthcare | 228 |
| Retail | 269 |
| Manufacturing | 44 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $2,964 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.07% |
| Commute Time | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |
| Census Median | $276,700 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $294,687 |
| Median List Price | $319,500 |
| Median List Price | $319,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $149 |
| Homes Sold | 9 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.7% |
| Price Drops | 25.7% |
| Inventory | 35 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,227 |
| 6% above US avg |
| Studio | $714 |
| 1 Bedroom | $766 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $945 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,231 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,380 |
| Owner-Occupied | 76.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $2,964 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.07% |
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.7% |
| Asthma | 11.5% |
| COPD | 5.5% |
| Stroke | 2.3% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.8% |
| Depression | 28.6% |
| Mental Distress | 18.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.2% |
| Premature Death | 11,897/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 75.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 228 |
| Total Violent | 154.2/100K |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 23.7/100K |
| Robbery | 11.9/100K |
| Assault | 118.6/100K |
| Total Property | 3,166.9/100K |
| 62% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 189.8/100K |
| Theft | 2,917.8/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 59.3/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 34°F (1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.8 inches |
| 18% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,126 ft (343 m) |
| Area | 10.6 sq mi (27.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 877/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.3034°N, 80.2429°W |
| County FIPS | 54033 |
Winner: Republican by 41 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 55.5% |
| 65% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.8% |
| School Test Score | 4.81 |
| RUCC Code 5 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+ |
| Population Density | 877/sq mi |
| Total Area | 10.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 3 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 7 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 228 |
| Restaurants | 170 |
| Retail Stores | 269 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 17.6 min |
| Work from Home | 9.4% |