Bridgeville, PA

Pennsylvania · Metropolitan Area

Bridgeville is a small town in Pennsylvania with a population of 4,737. Residents earn $60,156 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
4,737 Population 4,306/sq mi density
$60,156 Median Income $40,096 per capita
$157,700 Home Value $301,051 Zillow
$933 Median Rent
52°F Avg Temperature
136 Violent Crime/100K 1,538 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$60,156 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$157,700 home value, $933/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K (64% below avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,156
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $157,700
44% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 136/100K
64% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.9%
8% lower than US avg
Median Rent $933
20% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.5%
25% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.7%
30% lower than US avg

How Bridgeville Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population4,737
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density4,306/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,156
Per Capita$40,096
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty8.7%
County GDP$18,672M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$157,700
Rent$933
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$301,051

Crime

F
Violent136/100K
Property1,538/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault78/100K
Burglary214/100K

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
AQI40 (Good)
Rain39.6 in/yr
Elevation811 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.9%
High School+95.9%
School Score5.95

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 37%
Commute25 min
EV Stations4
Libraries14

Is Bridgeville a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Bridgeville receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Bridgeville offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Bridgeville is $60,156, 20% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.5%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Bridgeville is $157,700, 44% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $933 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Bridgeville is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 136 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,538 per 100,000, 22% below the national average.

Education

30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.

Climate & Weather

Bridgeville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.6 inches, including 44.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Bridgeville has a population of 4,737 with a density of 4,306 people per square mile. The median age is 42.9 years, 10% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.6%), with 5.7% Black.

Population

4,737
Total Population
4,306
People / sq mi
42.9yrs
Median Age
10% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.8%
Female 51.2%

Race & Ethnicity

Bridgeville vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Bridgeville vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Bridgeville is $60,156, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Bridgeville vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,156
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,096
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391
IRS Avg AGI$102,970

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.5%
25% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.7%
30% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,697
County GDP$18,672M

Business (County)

Restaurants436
Healthcare711
Retail630
Manufacturing226

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,523
86% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.14%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.6 min
Work from Home15.8%

Walkability

The median home value in Bridgeville is $157,700, 44% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $933 (20% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $301,051.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$157,700
44% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$301,051
Median List Price$259,900

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$259,900
$/Sq Ft$177
Homes Sold2
Sale-to-List Ratio98.7%
Price Drops8.3%
Inventory12

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$933
20% below US avg
Zillow Rent (ZORI)$1,079

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$900
1 Bedroom$996
2 Bedrooms$1,225
3 Bedrooms$1,570
4 Bedrooms$1,744

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied59.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,523
86% above US avg
Effective Rate4.14%

Health Metrics: Bridgeville vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate95.4%
Premature Death9,243/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access81.0%
Healthcare Facilities711
Bridgeville has a violent crime rate of 136 per 100,000 residents, 64% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,538 per 100,000 (22% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Bridgeville vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent136.3/100K
64% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery58.4/100K
Assault77.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,537.9/100K
22% below US avg
Burglary214.1/100K
Theft1,304.3/100K
Vehicle Theft19.5/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Bridgeville has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

29°F Jan (-2°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average51.8°F
4% below US avg
January Average29°F (-2°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.6 inches
4% above US avg
Snowfall44.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation811 ft (247 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density4,306/sq mi
Coordinates40.3582°N, 80.1076°W
County FIPS42125
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 30.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (8% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 25.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 62.4%
D 36.9%

Winner: Republican by 25.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.9%
8% below US avg
High School+95.9%
School Test Score5.95
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density4,306/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations6
Public Libraries14
Healthcare Facilities711
Restaurants436
Retail Stores630

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.6 min
Work from Home15.8%

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