Bridgeport is a small town of 2,366 in Alabama, with a median household income of $34,000
and a 7.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 82 (US average = 100), which is
18% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bridgeport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bridgeport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bridgeport city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 82.1
Bridgeport's overall cost of living index is 82.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bridgeport costs roughly 18% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bridgeport, AL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$87,600
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$386
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
62.7%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$34,000
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Bridgeport's violent crime rate is 309.5 per 100,000 residents
— 19% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
309.5 /100k
Property Crime
1061.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bridgeport is served primarily by Jackson County.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bridgeport, AL
National Avg
School District
Jackson County
—
Elementary Schools
8
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
18.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.6%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
82.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bridgeport sees average highs of 48.4°F in January
and 87.7°F in July,
with 60.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 5.4 inches of snow per year.
Bridgeport's cost of living index is 82, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bridgeport roughly 18% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $87,600 and median rent is $386/month.
Bridgeport's violent crime rate is 309.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1061.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bridgeport are operated by Jackson County.
The district has 8 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.0:1. 8.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bridgeport, AL has a population of 2,366, a median household income of $34,000, and an unemployment rate of 7.9%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bridgeport averages 48.4°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 60.2 inches
with about 5.4 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bridgeport, AL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 35740.
The population of Bridgeport, Alabama is 2,366 with a median age of 44.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bridgeport: cost of living index 82 (100 = US average), median home $87,600, median household income $34,000, crime index 69 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bridgeport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
