Bridgeport is a small town of 6,495 in Michigan, with a median household income of $42,719
and a 5.3% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bridgeport stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, 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: 89.4
Bridgeport's overall cost of living index is 89.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bridgeport costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bridgeport, MI
National Avg
Median Home Value
$80,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$739
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$42,719
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Bridgeport's violent crime rate is 569.4 per 100,000 residents
— 50% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
569.4 /100k
Property Crime
679.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bridgeport is served primarily by Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.0:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bridgeport, MI
National Avg
School District
Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District
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Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
20.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
11.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
87.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bridgeport sees average highs of 30.0°F in January
and 83.0°F in July,
with 34.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 40.7 inches of snow per year.
Bridgeport's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bridgeport roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $80,900 and median rent is $739/month.
Bridgeport's violent crime rate is 569.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 679.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bridgeport are operated by Bridgeport-Spaulding Community School District.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 20.0:1. 11.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bridgeport, MI has a population of 6,495, a median household income of $42,719, and an unemployment rate of 5.3%.
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 30.0°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.0 inches
with about 40.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bridgeport, MI is covered by 1 ZIP code: 48722.
The population of Bridgeport, Michigan is 6,495 with a median age of 37.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bridgeport: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $80,900, median household income $42,719, crime index 103 (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.
