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Is Bridgeport a Good Place to Live? Bridgeport, West Virginia: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Bridgeport ranks #269 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #45 of 234 towns and #1 of 20 in West Virginia. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (98%, #1 of 153) and low poverty (3.9%, #17 of 234), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Bridgeport by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Bridgeport's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Bridgeport?
Bridgeport's cost of living index is 87, 13% below the US level of 100 and #101 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,105/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $304,103, 69% above the typical West Virginia home ($179,496).
| Measure | Bridgeport | West VirginiaWV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 94.3 · US 100 | 87#101 of 1,308 | 89.5 | 94.3 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $325,401 · US $368,697 | $304,103#385 of 1,187 | $179,496 | $325,401 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,583/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,360/mo#218 of 1,115 | — | $1,583/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $280,200 | $291,600#507 of 1,309 | — | $280,200 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,138/mo | $1,105/mo#335 of 1,309 | — | $1,138/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7x | 2.9x#138 of 1,309 | — | 3.7x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.3% | 13.3%#22 of 1,309 | — | 19.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). West Virginia is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Bridgeport housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Bridgeport is in the Clarksburg, WV metro.
West Virginia housing market →Is Bridgeport safe?
Bridgeport recorded 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 77% below the US rate of 328 and 69% below West Virginia's 242. That ranks #79 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #17 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Bridgeport Police Department. Property crime runs 1,399 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Bridgeport | West VirginiaWV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 220 · US 328 | 74#79 of 1,085 | 242 | 220 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,379 · US 1,548 | 1,399#420 of 1,085 | 1,053 | 1,379 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). West Virginia is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Bridgeport?
The median household in Bridgeport earns $100,022, 20% above the US figure of $83,163 and 65% above West Virginia ($60,798). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Bridgeport | West VirginiaWV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $73,239 · US $83,163 | $100,022#346 of 1,312 | $60,798 | $73,239 | $83,163 |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.4% | 3.9%#43 of 1,312 | — | 11.4% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size 0% · US +0.5% | +0.5%#391 of 1,132 | -0.1% | 0% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). West Virginia is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Bridgeport?
The median resident of Bridgeport is 45.6 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 53.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #208 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 75.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Bridgeport | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 38.6 | 45.6 | 38.6 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 29.2% | 53.4%#208 of 1,312 | 29.2% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 65.1% | 75.5% | 65.1% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Bridgeport's schools and health?
Bridgeport's 4 public schools graduate 98% of students in four years (West Virginia 91.2%), with 16.4 students per teacher and $14,396 spent per pupil. 35.3% of adults are obese and 12.5% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 34.5% and 10.7%.
| Measure | Bridgeport | West VirginiaWV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 87% | 98%#2 of 1,063 | 91.2% | 87% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.1 | 16.4#676 of 1,188 | — | 14.1 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $14,825 | $14,396#658 of 1,188 | — | $14,825 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 34.5% | 35.3%#796 of 1,311 | — | 34.5% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 10.7% | 12.5%#867 of 1,311 | — | 10.7% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 16.8% | 16.7%#563 of 1,311 | — | 16.8% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 8.6% | 5.5%#106 of 1,311 | — | 8.6% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). West Virginia is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 2,656 students are enrolled in Bridgeport's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Bridgeport?
The average commute in Bridgeport is 18.9 minutes (West Virginia 26.5); 0% of workers take transit and 13.8% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Bridgeport scores 8.8 of 20 (below average walkable), #866 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 73.2°F and winters 35.8°F, with 44.8 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Bridgeport | West VirginiaWV | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 20.4 min | 18.9 min#251 of 1,312 | 26.5 min | 20.4 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.8% | 3.4%#276 of 1,312 | 9.8% | 4.8% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75% | 77.7% | 77.6% | 75% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.3% | 0% | 0.6% | 0.3% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 2% | 1% | 2.6% | 2% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0% | 1.7% | 0.2% | 0% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 9.5% | 13.8% | 8.8% | 9.5% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 8.8#866 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). West Virginia is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42.6 | 24.6 | 3.3 |
| Feb | 45.6 | 26.6 | 3.1 |
| Mar | 54.7 | 33.4 | 3.6 |
| Apr | 67.6 | 43.1 | 3.9 |
| May | 75.7 | 52 | 4.3 |
| Jun | 82.5 | 60.2 | 4.5 |
| Jul | 85.5 | 64.2 | 5.4 |
| Aug | 84.6 | 62.7 | 3.6 |
| Sep | 78.9 | 55.4 | 3.5 |
| Oct | 67.6 | 44.1 | 3 |
| Nov | 56 | 35.5 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 46.6 | 29 | 3.4 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Clarksburg Benedum Airport.
| Measure | Bridgeport | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 47.7°F | 54.9°F | 47.7°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 69.6°F | 73.2°F | 69.6°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 26.8°F | 35.8°F | 26.8°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.5 in | 44.8 in | 36.5 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Clarksburg Benedum Airport.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Bridgeport?
Harrison County's air had a median air quality index of 33, and 72% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Harrison County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, hail, and hurricane, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 67% of US counties.
| Measure | Bridgeport | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 38 | 33#100 of 1,138 | 38 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 0#1 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.18%#861 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 234 places under 25,000 people we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Harrison County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Harrison County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Inland flooding | 0.15% | 91% of counties |
| Hail | 0.0033% | 60% of counties |
| Hurricane | 0.0011% | 51% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0012% | 34% of counties |
| Earthquake | 0.0012% | 32% of counties |
| Tornado | 0.0019% | 22% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Bridgeport compare with similar-size cities?
Bridgeport is one of 234 places under 25,000 people we track and ranks #45 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 9,252.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, WVPop. 9,252 | #269 | 62.8 | $100,022 | $1,105/mo | 74 | 18.9 min |
| Tanaina, AKPop. 9,646 | #923 | 51.4 | $105,536 | $1,398/mo | no data | 37.9 min |
| Berlin, NHPop. 9,383 | #804 | 53.3 | $45,180 | $815/mo | 337 | 18.7 min |
| Wakefield-Peace Dale, RIPop. 9,302 | #282 | 62.5 | $106,551 | $1,258/mo | no data | 24 min |
| Havre, MTPop. 9,258 | #1228 | 43.8 | $50,329 | $844/mo | 763 | 10.5 min |
| Bennington, VTPop. 9,245 | #603 | 56.7 | $54,257 | $1,115/mo | county/metro | 17.2 min |
| Old Orchard Beach, MEPop. 9,244 | #295 | 62.2 | $60,050 | $1,246/mo | 157 | 22 min |
| Gretna, NEPop. 9,193 | #173 | 65.3 | $123,992 | $1,540/mo | no data | 21.1 min |
| Claymont, DEPop. 8,786 | #805 | 53.3 | $74,712 | $1,306/mo | no data | 26.2 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Bridgeport compare with the rest of West Virginia?
Bridgeport ranks #1 of the 20 West Virginia cities we track, with a score of 62.8 against West Virginia's statewide 42.8. Its households earn 65% above the West Virginia median. Violent crime is 69% below the statewide rate. Homes are 69% above the typical West Virginia home.
| City | Rank in WV | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport, WVPop. 9,252 | #1 | 62.8 | $100,022 | $1,105/mo | 74 |
| Cheat Lake, WVPop. 10,902 | #2 | 62.2 | $117,014 | $1,124/mo | no data |
| Teays Valley, WVPop. 14,151 | #3 | 57.8 | $108,741 | $1,102/mo | no data |
| Morgantown, WVPop. 30,236 | #4 | 52.8 | $44,727 | $937/mo | 239 |
| Weirton, WVPop. 18,647 | #5 | 50.4 | $59,575 | $746/mo | 83 |
| Charleston, WVPop. 47,421 | #6 | 48.6 | $65,812 | $908/mo | 596 |
| Fairmont, WVPop. 18,221 | #7 | 48.4 | $63,032 | $916/mo | 395 |
| Parkersburg, WVPop. 29,240 | #8 | 47.8 | $49,025 | $785/mo | 269 |
| Vienna, WVPop. 10,518 | #9 | 47.8 | $60,388 | $809/mo | 174 |
| Martinsburg, WVPop. 18,904 | #10 | 47.6 | $59,555 | $1,150/mo | 221 |
| Wheeling, WVPop. 26,350 | #11 | 47.0 | $48,590 | $794/mo | 816 |
| St. Albans, WVPop. 10,522 | #12 | 47.0 | $53,972 | $931/mo | 118 |
| Moundsville, WVPop. 7,869 | #13 | 46.3 | $49,048 | $834/mo | 263 |
| Clarksburg, WVPop. 15,549 | #14 | 46.1 | $47,386 | $790/mo | 278 |
| Cross Lanes, WVPop. 9,671 | #15 | 45.1 | $63,537 | $949/mo | no data |
| Bluefield, WVPop. 9,387 | #16 | 44.7 | $49,375 | $804/mo | 365 |
| Oak Hill, WVPop. 7,937 | #17 | 44.7 | $52,466 | $847/mo | 92 |
| Huntington, WVPop. 45,787 | #18 | 44.2 | $45,100 | $912/mo | 670 |
| South Charleston, WVPop. 13,457 | #19 | 42.1 | $63,884 | $844/mo | 446 |
| Beckley, WVPop. 16,818 | #20 | 34.1 | $45,826 | $869/mo | 716 |
All 20 West Virginia cities we track, by overall score. West Virginia statewide: median income $60,798, violent crime 241.7 per 100,000.
How is Bridgeport's score calculated?
Bridgeport scores 62.8 out of 100, #269 of 1,312 (grade B+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with West Virginia's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data, some inputs missing · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Bridgeport. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 41.9.
56.5 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Bridgeport's police agency. Similar-size median 81.4.
91.9 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Bridgeport. Similar-size median 56.5.
51.2 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Bridgeport's public schools. Similar-size median 62.6.
67.5 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Bridgeport's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 74.8.
79.6 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Bridgeport. Similar-size median 50.8.
76.6 - GrowthCity data, some inputs missing · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Bridgeport. One input is missing, so the score uses the others. Similar-size median 35.2.
35.7 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Bridgeport. Similar-size median 48.3.
51.9 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Bridgeport's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
41.1 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 59.2.
53.7 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Bridgeport's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 234 places under 25,000 people we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Bridgeport has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Bridgeport
Is Bridgeport, WV a good place to live?
Bridgeport ranks #269 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #45 of 234 towns and #1 of 20 in West Virginia. Against similar-size cities it stands out for high graduation rates (98%, #1 of 153) and low poverty (3.9%, #17 of 234), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Bridgeport?
Bridgeport's cost of living index is 87, 13% below the US level of 100 and #101 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,105/mo against $1,138/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $304,103, 69% above the typical West Virginia home ($179,496).
What is the crime rate in Bridgeport?
Bridgeport recorded 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 77% below the US rate of 328 and 69% below West Virginia's 242. That ranks #79 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #17 of 146 towns, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Bridgeport Police Department. Property crime runs 1,399 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Bridgeport?
The median household in Bridgeport earns $100,022, 20% above the US figure of $83,163 and 65% above West Virginia ($60,798). 3.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The population grew 0.5% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Bridgeport?
Median rent in Bridgeport is $1,105/mo (Census), #335 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,360/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 13.3% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Bridgeport?
The typical home value in Bridgeport is $304,103, up 3.4% in a year, against $179,496 for West Virginia and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $291,600.
How are the public schools in Bridgeport?
Bridgeport's 4 public schools graduate 98% of students in four years (West Virginia 91.2%), with 16.4 students per teacher and $14,396 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Bridgeport?
The average commute is 18.9 minutes, #251 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 26.5 minutes across West Virginia. 3.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Bridgeport?
Bridgeport averages 54.9°F over the year, 73.2°F in summer and 35.8°F in winter, with 44.8 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Bridgeport walkable?
Bridgeport scores 8.8 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #866 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Bridgeport at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Harrison County's biggest natural hazard losses in inland flooding, hail, and hurricane, with expected yearly losses of 0.18% of building value, higher than 67% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Bridgeport?
Harrison County's air had a median air quality index of 33, and 72% of measured days were rated good; 0 days were unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Bridgeport?
Bridgeport has 9,252 residents. The median resident of Bridgeport is 45.6 years old, against 38.6 in similar-size cities. 53.4% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #208 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 75.5% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Bridgeport compare with the rest of West Virginia?
Bridgeport ranks #1 of the 20 West Virginia cities we track, with a score of 62.8 against West Virginia's statewide 42.8. Its households earn 65% above the West Virginia median. Violent crime is 69% below the statewide rate. Homes are 69% above the typical West Virginia home.
What cities are similar in size to Bridgeport?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Bridgeport's population of 9,252 are Tanaina, AK (#923 overall), Berlin, NH (#804 overall), Wakefield-Peace Dale, RI (#282 overall), Havre, MT (#1228 overall), and Bennington, VT (#603 overall). Bridgeport is #269.