Bridgeville, DE
Full City Profile · Delaware · Sussex County County
Bridgeville, DE
At a Glance
How Bridgeville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bridgeville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bridgeville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bridgeville residents earn a median household income of $69,631 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $49,313. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,171 business establishments, including 688 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgeville is $397,400 , 41% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $363,836. Median rent is $942/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2004.
Safety & Crime
Bridgeville reports 240 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 37% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,233/100K.
Education
36.3% of adults in Bridgeville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% above the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgeville has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.