Living in Bridgeville, Delaware
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bridgeville · Census data 2020–2024
Bridgeville has 2,745 residents with a median age of 62.6. The median household income is $64,879 (24% lower than the Delaware median), the median home value is $400,900, the median rent is $1,140/month.
Bridgeville at a glance
- Population
- 2,745
- Median age
- 62.6State: 41.6
- Median household income
- $64,879State: $84,954
- Median home value
- $400,900State: $352,000
- Median rent
- $1,140/moState: $1,401
- Homeowners
- 72%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Bridgeville a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Delaware median; home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bridgeville
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bridgeville the median home value is $400,900, 20% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,140 per month, which is 32.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,710 a month in housing costs.
Bridgeville median household income
The median household income in Bridgeville is $64,879 and the income per person is $49,197. 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Delaware: 10.4%).
Housing in Bridgeville: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,480
- Owner-occupied
- 72%
- Renter-occupied
- 28%
- Vacant
- 8.2%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2003
- Average household size
- 2.02
Bridgeville demographics
- Population
- 2,745
- Median age
- 62.6
- Under 18
- 16.1%
- 65 and older
- 45.9%
- Households
- 1,359
- Foreign-born
- 11.2%
- Veterans
- 9.9%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bridgeville ›
Education in Bridgeville
33.8% of adults 25 and older in Bridgeville have a bachelor's degree or higher (Delaware: 35.8%), and 11.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bridgeville
- Unemployment rate
- 5.8%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 21.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.8%
- Public transit
- 1.5%
- Walk to work
- 1.2%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.2%
Bridgeville vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeville | 2,745 | $64,879 | $400,900 | $1,140 |
| Seaford | 8,485 | $54,016 | $224,300 | $1,176 |
| Greenwood | 1,564 | $73,345 | $252,200 | $1,316 |
| Blades | 1,071 | $56,875 | $227,900 | $1,012 |
| Federalsburg | 2,837 | $33,571 | $156,500 | $1,017 |
| Laurel | 4,152 | $48,644 | $230,300 | $1,056 |
| Bethel | 375 | $99,375 | $294,700 | — |
| Ellendale | 760 | $65,250 | $269,500 | $878 |
| Georgetown | 7,660 | $49,719 | $281,400 | $1,410 |
More for people moving to Bridgeville
Bridgeville ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Bridgeville: FAQ
What is the median household income in Bridgeville, DE?
The median household income in Bridgeville is $64,879, 24% lower than the Delaware median of $84,954 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bridgeville?
The median home value in Bridgeville is $400,900, compared with $352,000 in Delaware.
How much is rent in Bridgeville?
The median gross rent in Bridgeville is $1,140 per month, about 32.1% of household income.
Is Bridgeville, DE a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Delaware median; home values 14% higher than the state median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 13.4%.
What is the median age in Bridgeville?
The median age in Bridgeville is 62.6 years (Delaware: 41.6).
How long is the commute in Bridgeville?
The average commute to work in Bridgeville is 30 minutes; 21.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bridgeville?
The unemployment rate in Bridgeville is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bridgeville?
33.8% of adults in Bridgeville have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
Last updated: