At a Glance
Median Income
$35,833
$22,661 per capita
Home Value
$139,600
Zillow: $219,147
Median Rent
$1,082/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
35.2%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
12.6%
45.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
20.3% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bridgeton 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
Bridgeton residents earn a median household income of $35,833 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,661. The unemployment rate stands at 12.6% (250% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 45.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,740 business establishments, including 225 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgeton is $139,600 , 50% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,147. Median rent is $1,082/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
35.2% of adults in Bridgeton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% above the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgeton has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population561
Median Age30.7 yrs
Density274/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born11.8%
Veterans8.6%
Economy
F
Median Income$35,833
Per Capita$22,661
Unemployment12.6%
Poverty45.1%
County GDP$6,913M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,070
Housing
A
Home Value$139,600
Rent$1,082
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$219,147
Housing Units245
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking20.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death12,560/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain53.0 in/yr
Elevation7 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.2%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute22 min
Broadband61.2%
Internet Speed87 Mbps
EV Stations18
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Bridgeton was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Coastal Carolina Regional (4 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
11.8% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 225 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.