Living in Bridgeton, North Carolina
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bridgeton · Census data 2020–2024
Bridgeton has 427 residents with a median age of 31.9. The median household income is $38,929 (46% lower than the North Carolina median), the median home value is $165,500, the median rent is $1,010/month.
Bridgeton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bridgeton at a glance
- Population
- 427
- Median age
- 31.9State: 39.1
- Median household income
- $38,929State: $72,388
- Median home value
- $165,500State: $288,900
- Median rent
- $1,010/moState: $1,228
- Homeowners
- 72.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 20.1%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Bridgeton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 46% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 13%; a poverty rate of 34.9%.
The weather is best in April–May 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 $165,500, 50% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,010 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,625 a month in housing costs.
Bridgeton median household income
The median household income in Bridgeton is $38,929 and the income per person is $28,875. 34.9% of residents live below the poverty line (North Carolina: 13%).
Housing in Bridgeton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 273
- Owner-occupied
- 72.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 27.7%
- Vacant
- 31.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.27
31.1% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Bridgeton has many vacation and second homes.
Bridgeton demographics
- Population
- 427
- Median age
- 31.9
- Under 18
- 31.1%
- 65 and older
- 21.8%
- Households
- 188
- Foreign-born
- 6.6%
- Veterans
- 12.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bridgeton ›
Education in Bridgeton
20.1% of adults 25 and older in Bridgeton have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Carolina: 35.7%), and 4.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bridgeton
- Unemployment rate
- 13%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 80%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 67.6%
Bridgeton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton | 427 | $38,929 | $165,500 | $1,010 |
| New Bern | 32,734 | $61,031 | $240,100 | $1,081 |
| Fairfield Harbour | 2,948 | $72,583 | $300,600 | $1,758 |
| Trent Woods | 4,032 | $107,802 | $343,100 | $1,385 |
| James City | 4,789 | $58,973 | $204,400 | $1,019 |
| Brices Creek | 3,415 | $85,723 | $338,700 | — |
| River Bend | 2,874 | $71,824 | $266,100 | $1,289 |
| Grantsboro | 645 | $54,583 | $153,800 | $838 |
| Alliance | 709 | $50,341 | $142,400 | $497 |
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What is the median household income in Bridgeton, NC?
The median household income in Bridgeton is $38,929, 46% lower than the North Carolina median of $72,388 (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 $165,500, compared with $288,900 in North Carolina.
How much is rent in Bridgeton?
The median gross rent in Bridgeton is $1,010 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Bridgeton, NC a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 43% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes. Minuses: median household income 46% lower than the North Carolina median; unemployment of 13%; a poverty rate of 34.9%.
What is the median age in Bridgeton?
The median age in Bridgeton is 31.9 years (North Carolina: 39.1).
How long is the commute in Bridgeton?
The average commute to work in Bridgeton is 21 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bridgeton?
The unemployment rate in Bridgeton is 13% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bridgeton?
20.1% 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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