Living in Bridgeton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Bridgeton · Census data 2020–2024
Bridgeton has 1,235 residents with a median age of 60.1. The median household income is $82,292 (6% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $385,700, the median rent is $1,418/month.
Bridgeton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Bridgeton at a glance
- Population
- 1,235
- Median age
- 60.1State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $82,292State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $385,700State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,418/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 87%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.8%
- Average commute
- 35 min
Is Bridgeton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 6% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 5%.
Cons: Home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Bridgeton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Bridgeton the median home value is $385,700, 16% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,418 per month, which is 42.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,040 a month in housing costs.
Bridgeton median household income
The median household income in Bridgeton is $82,292 and the income per person is $65,853. 5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Bridgeton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 672
- Owner-occupied
- 87%
- Renter-occupied
- 13%
- Vacant
- 11.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1961
- Average household size
- 2.08
Bridgeton demographics
- Population
- 1,235
- Median age
- 60.1
- Under 18
- 12.3%
- 65 and older
- 34.7%
- Households
- 593
- Foreign-born
- 0.9%
- Veterans
- 5.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Bridgeton ›
Education in Bridgeton
33.8% of adults 25 and older in Bridgeton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 19.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Bridgeton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.7%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 35 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16%
- Drive alone
- 82.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 89.9%
Bridgeton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeton | 1,235 | $82,292 | $385,700 | $1,418 |
| Milford | 1,166 | $71,806 | $333,600 | $1,523 |
| Holland | 5,204 | $136,875 | $451,800 | $1,600 |
| Nockamixon | 3,368 | $104,965 | $464,100 | $1,382 |
| Frenchtown | 1,752 | $97,917 | $383,600 | $1,761 |
| Tinicum | 3,827 | $122,125 | $613,600 | $1,468 |
| Riegelsville | 860 | $93,750 | $342,000 | $1,170 |
| Finesville | 301 | $68,780 | $274,100 | $3,501 |
| Durham | 1,047 | $116,458 | $614,100 | — |
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What is the median household income in Bridgeton, PA?
The median household income in Bridgeton is $82,292, 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 Bridgeton?
The median home value in Bridgeton is $385,700, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Bridgeton?
The median gross rent in Bridgeton is $1,418 per month, about 42.8% of household income.
Is Bridgeton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 6% higher than the Pennsylvania median; unemployment of 2.7%; a poverty rate of 5%. Minuses: home values 52% higher than the state median; an average commute of 35 minutes.
What is the median age in Bridgeton?
The median age in Bridgeton is 60.1 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Bridgeton?
The average commute to work in Bridgeton is 35 minutes; 16% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Bridgeton?
The unemployment rate in Bridgeton is 2.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Bridgeton?
33.8% 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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