Living in Bridgeton, Missouri
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bridgeton · Census data 2020–2024
Bridgeton has 11,369 residents with a median age of 40.9. The median household income is $72,005 (about the same as the Missouri median), the median home value is $237,700, the median rent is $1,172/month.
Bridgeton at a glance
- Population
- 11,369
- Median age
- 40.9State: 39
- Median household income
- $72,005State: $70,702
- Median home value
- $237,700State: $230,300
- Median rent
- $1,172/moState: $1,033
- Homeowners
- 63.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 36%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Bridgeton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the Missouri median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 11.5%.
Cons: Home values 3% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Bridgeton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bridgeton the median home value is $237,700, 29% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,172 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,771 a month in housing costs.
Bridgeton median household income
The median household income in Bridgeton is $72,005 and the income per person is $39,809. 11.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Missouri: 12.6%).
Housing in Bridgeton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,066
- Owner-occupied
- 63.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 36.9%
- Vacant
- 6.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.33
Bridgeton demographics
- Population
- 11,369
- Median age
- 40.9
- Under 18
- 21.8%
- 65 and older
- 21.5%
- Households
- 4,747
- Foreign-born
- 13.9%
- Veterans
- 7.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bridgeton ›
Education in Bridgeton
36% of adults 25 and older in Bridgeton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Missouri: 32.4%), and 11.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bridgeton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 12.6%
- Drive alone
- 77%
- Public transit
- 0.2%
- Walk to work
- 1.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.4%
Bridgeton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton | 11,369 | $72,005 | $237,700 | $1,172 |
| Hazelwood | 25,114 | $55,908 | $167,400 | $996 |
| St. Ann | 12,811 | $52,323 | $126,600 | $976 |
| Edmundson | 975 | $49,213 | $92,900 | $1,243 |
| Woodson Terrace | 3,908 | $47,417 | $104,000 | $1,179 |
| Berkeley | 8,123 | $44,265 | $82,300 | $1,074 |
| Breckenridge Hills | 4,402 | $40,958 | $96,100 | $1,112 |
| Maryland Heights | 27,880 | $86,436 | $227,000 | $1,312 |
| Florissant | 51,773 | $65,318 | $148,800 | $1,288 |
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What is the median household income in Bridgeton, MO?
The median household income in Bridgeton is $72,005, about the same as the Missouri median of $70,702 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bridgeton?
The median home value in Bridgeton is $237,700, compared with $230,300 in Missouri.
How much is rent in Bridgeton?
The median gross rent in Bridgeton is $1,172 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Bridgeton, MO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the Missouri median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 3.2%; a poverty rate of 11.5%. Minuses: home values 3% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Bridgeton?
The median age in Bridgeton is 40.9 years (Missouri: 39).
How long is the commute in Bridgeton?
The average commute to work in Bridgeton is 21 minutes; 12.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bridgeton?
The unemployment rate in Bridgeton is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bridgeton?
36% of adults in Bridgeton 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.
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