At a Glance
Median Income
$69,631
$49,313 per capita
Home Value
$397,400
Zillow: $352,343
Median Rent
$942/mo
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
499/100K
3,199/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
36.3%
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bridgeville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 2.9% (19% below 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 $352,343. 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 499 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 31% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,199/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population2,661
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density550/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.9%
Economy
A
Median Income$69,631
Per Capita$49,313
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$23,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
B
Home Value$397,400
Rent$942
Ownership73.1%
Zillow$352,343
Housing Units1,208
Rent Burden28.3%
Crime
F
Violent499/100K
Property3,199/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault374/100K
Burglary374/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes11.3%
Smoking15.9%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation42 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.3%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute26 min
Broadband94.2%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Bridgeville was built in 2004.
The nearest airport is Cambridge-Dorchester Regional (26 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 688 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.