What are the schools like in Bridgeville, DE?

Bridgeville is served primarily by Woodbridge School District. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.8:1.

What is the median household income in Bridgeville?

The median household income in Bridgeville, DE is $61,523 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.6%.

What is the weather like in Bridgeville, DE?

Bridgeville has an average high temperature of 43.6°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.8 inches.

Bridgeville, DE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Bridgeville, DE affordable or expensive?

Bridgeville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bridgeville is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $348,900 and the median rent is $854 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bridgeville, DE?

Bridgeville has a violent crime rate of 239.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1198.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bridgeville, DE a Good Place to Live?

Bridgeville is a small town of 2,590 in Delaware, with a median household income of $61,523 and a 7.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Bridgeville stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bridgeville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bridgeville 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: 95.1

Bridgeville's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bridgeville costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bridgeville, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$348,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$854	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.2%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$61,523	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Bridgeville's violent crime rate is 239.7 per 100,000 residents — 37% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

239.7 /100k

Property Crime

1198.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Bridgeville is served primarily by Woodbridge School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bridgeville, DE	National Avg
School District	Woodbridge School District	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	87.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bridgeville sees average highs of 43.6°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 48.3 inches of annual precipitation and 12.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bridgeville, DE
Average High — January	43.6°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	48.3"
Annual Snowfall	12.8"

Demographics

Metric	Bridgeville, DE	National Avg
Population	2,590	—
Median Age	57.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	26.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	20.0%	22.2%
65 and over	40.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Seaford, DE 5 mi Greenwood, DE 6 mi Blades, DE 6 mi Federalsburg, MD 9 mi Farmington, DE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Bridgeville

Bridgeville, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19933

Bridgeville vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridgeville, DE affordable or expensive?

Bridgeville's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bridgeville roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $348,900 and median rent is $854/month.

What is the crime rate in Bridgeville, DE?

Bridgeville's violent crime rate is 239.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1198.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bridgeville?

Public schools in Bridgeville are operated by Woodbridge School District. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.8:1. 35.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bridgeville, DE a good place to live?

Bridgeville, DE has a population of 2,590, a median household income of $61,523, and an unemployment rate of 7.6%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Bridgeville?

Bridgeville averages 43.6°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.3 inches with about 12.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bridgeville?

Bridgeville, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19933.

What is the population of Bridgeville?

The population of Bridgeville, Delaware is 2,590 with a median age of 57.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bridgeville?

Key numbers for living in Bridgeville: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $348,900, median household income $61,523, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bridgeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.