What are the schools like in Bridgton, ME?

Bridgton is served primarily by RSU 61/MSAD 61. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.

What is the median household income in Bridgton?

The median household income in Bridgton, ME is $56,475 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 8.4%.

What is the weather like in Bridgton, ME?

Bridgton has an average high temperature of 28.1°F in January and 77.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 83.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Bridgton, ME affordable or expensive?

Bridgton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bridgton is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $219,900 and the median rent is $912 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bridgton, ME?

Bridgton has a violent crime rate of 69.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1022.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bridgton, ME a Good Place to Live?

Bridgton is a small town of 1,514 in Maine, with a median household income of $56,475 and a 8.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

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

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

All Bridgton 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: 96.1

Bridgton's overall cost of living index is 96.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bridgton costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bridgton, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$219,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$912	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$56,475	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bridgton's violent crime rate is 69.3 per 100,000 residents — 82% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

69.3 /100k

Property Crime

1022.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bridgton is served primarily by RSU 61/MSAD 61. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bridgton, ME	National Avg
School District	RSU 61/MSAD 61	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	45.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	98.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bridgton sees average highs of 28.1°F in January and 77.9°F in July, with 50.6 inches of annual precipitation and 83.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bridgton, ME
Average High — January	28.1°F
Average High — July	77.9°F
Annual Precipitation	50.6"
Annual Snowfall	83.9"

Demographics

Metric	Bridgton, ME	National Avg
Population	1,514	—
Median Age	47.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	8.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.4%	6.3%
Under 18	18.9%	22.2%
65 and over	22.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Bridgton

Bridgton, ME is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

04009 04057

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridgton, ME affordable or expensive?

Bridgton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bridgton roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $219,900 and median rent is $912/month.

What is the crime rate in Bridgton, ME?

Bridgton's violent crime rate is 69.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1022.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bridgton?

Public schools in Bridgton are operated by RSU 61/MSAD 61. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 45.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bridgton, ME a good place to live?

Bridgton, ME has a population of 1,514, a median household income of $56,475, and an unemployment rate of 8.4%. 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 Bridgton?

Bridgton averages 28.1°F in January and 77.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.6 inches with about 83.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bridgton?

Bridgton, ME is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 04009, 04057.

What is the population of Bridgton?

The population of Bridgton, Maine is 1,514 with a median age of 47.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bridgton?

Key numbers for living in Bridgton: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $219,900, median household income $56,475, crime index 30 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bridgton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.