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Bridgetown, MS

Full City Profile · Mississippi · DeSoto County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
2,955 Population 1,362/sq mi density
$127,917 Median Income $47,009 per capita
$320,800 Home Value $328,147 Zillow
62°F Avg Temperature 301 sunny days/yr
255 Violent Crime/100K 2,684 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$127,917 median income, 4.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$320,800 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
255 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Bridgetown, MS

At a Glance

Median Income
$127,917
70% above
$47,009 per capita
Home Value
$320,800
14% above
Zillow: $328,147
Violent Crime
255/100K
33% below
2,684/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
33.9%
1% above
99.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
17% above
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.4%
2% below
11.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 sunny days/yr

How Bridgetown Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bridgetown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
170%
Home Value
114%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
101%
Unemployment
117%
Crime
67%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bridgetown a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bridgetown residents earn a median household income of $127,917 , which is 70% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $47,009. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,754 business establishments, including 415 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bridgetown is $320,800 , 14% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $328,147. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1998.

Safety & Crime

Bridgetown reports 255 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 33% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,684/100K.

Education

33.9% of adults in Bridgetown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% above the national average). 99.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bridgetown has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,955
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,362/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$127,917
Per Capita$47,009
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$9,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$879

Housing

A+
Home Value$320,800
Rent
Ownership96.9%
Zillow$328,147
Housing Units922
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent255/100K
Property2,684/100K

Health

Obesity31.4%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking11.3%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death10,785/100K

Climate

Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain59.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation368 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+33.9%
High School+99.0%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute39 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Bridgetown was built in 1998.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 415 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.