At a Glance
Median Income
$58,992
$37,171 per capita
Home Value
$239,200
Zillow: $392,580
Median Rent
$747/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
111/100K
817/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.4%
97.1% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
24.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
234 sunny days/yr
How Bridgton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bridgton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bridgton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bridgton residents earn a median household income of $58,992 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,171. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,600 business establishments, including 254 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgton is $239,200 , 15% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $392,580. Median rent is $747/month, with 30.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1951.
Safety & Crime
Bridgton reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 817/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
43.4% of adults in Bridgton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% above the national average).
97.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgton has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 234 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population1,666
Median Age41.3 yrs
Density225/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,992
Per Capita$37,171
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty24.8%
County GDP$7,050M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,125
Housing
A
Home Value$239,200
Rent$747
Ownership83.4%
Zillow$392,580
Housing Units941
Rent Burden30.5%
Crime
F
Violent111/100K
Property817/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault74/100K
Burglary111/100K
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death10,327/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days234/yr
Rain50.6 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation506 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.4%
High School+97.1%
Graduate+24.2%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 46%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.1%
Internet Speed137 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Bridgton was built in 1951.
19.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Eastern Slopes Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 137 Mbps.
There are 254 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
All Countries
