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Bridgeton, MO
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Bridgeton, MO
At a Glance
How Bridgeton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bridgeton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bridgeton a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bridgeton residents earn a median household income of $73,320 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,442. The unemployment rate stands at 2.0% (44% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgeton is $234,100 , 17% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $268,271. Median rent is $1,124/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Bridgeton reports 623 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 7,115/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
36.2% of adults in Bridgeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (7% above the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgeton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 266 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.