Living in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bridgeport · Census data 2020–2024
Bridgeport has 5,174 residents with a median age of 31.1. The median household income is $82,705 (6% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $341,100, the median rent is $1,242/month.
Bridgeport at a glance
- Population
- 5,174
- Median age
- 31.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $82,705State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $341,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,242/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 43.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 43.2%
- Average commute
- 19 min
Is Bridgeport a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%.
Cons: Home values 34% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Bridgeport
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bridgeport the median home value is $341,100, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,242 per month, which is 30.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,984 a month in housing costs.
Bridgeport median household income
The median household income in Bridgeport is $82,705 and the income per person is $39,280. 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Bridgeport: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,431
- Owner-occupied
- 43.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 56.7%
- Vacant
- 9.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.35
Bridgeport demographics
- Population
- 5,174
- Median age
- 31.1
- Under 18
- 25.2%
- 65 and older
- 6.4%
- Households
- 2,203
- Foreign-born
- 20.5%
- Veterans
- 1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bridgeport ›
Education in Bridgeport
43.2% of adults 25 and older in Bridgeport have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 15.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bridgeport
- Unemployment rate
- 3.1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 19 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 19.9%
- Drive alone
- 68.7%
- Public transit
- 1.9%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.4%
Bridgeport vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | 5,174 | $82,705 | $341,100 | $1,242 |
| Swedesburg | 806 | $106,250 | $321,400 | $1,589 |
| Norristown | 35,893 | $66,701 | $213,900 | $1,422 |
| Swedeland | 1,630 | $115,847 | $340,000 | $2,132 |
| King of Prussia | 25,857 | $117,912 | $436,200 | $2,077 |
| Upper Merion | 34,977 | $121,985 | $455,300 | $2,087 |
| Plymouth | 18,417 | $119,006 | $457,800 | $1,765 |
| West Norriton | 16,324 | $94,666 | $312,900 | $1,737 |
| West Conshohocken | 1,536 | $139,375 | $475,500 | $2,270 |
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What is the median household income in Bridgeport, PA?
The median household income in Bridgeport is $82,705, 6% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Bridgeport?
The median home value in Bridgeport is $341,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Bridgeport?
The median gross rent in Bridgeport is $1,242 per month, about 30.9% of household income.
Is Bridgeport, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 19 minutes; unemployment of 3.1%. Minuses: home values 34% higher than the state median; a poverty rate of 18.2%.
What is the median age in Bridgeport?
The median age in Bridgeport is 31.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Bridgeport?
The average commute to work in Bridgeport is 19 minutes; 19.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bridgeport?
The unemployment rate in Bridgeport is 3.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bridgeport?
43.2% of adults in Bridgeport 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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