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Bridgeport, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Harrison County County
Bridgeport, WV
At a Glance
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)
Is Bridgeport a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bridgeport residents earn a median household income of $99,936 , which is 33% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $52,676. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,482 business establishments, including 170 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgeport is $276,700 , 2% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $294,687. Median rent is $1,227/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Bridgeport reports 154 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,167/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
55.5% of adults in Bridgeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (65% above the national average). 96.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgeport has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.