What are the schools like in Bridgeton, MO?

Bridgeton is served primarily by PATTONVILLE R-III. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.5:1.

What is the median household income in Bridgeton?

The median household income in Bridgeton, MO is $69,982 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.1%.

What is the weather like in Bridgeton, MO?

Bridgeton has an average high temperature of 40.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 16.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Bridgeton, MO affordable or expensive?

Bridgeton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bridgeton is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $229,400 and the median rent is $976 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bridgeton, MO?

Bridgeton has a violent crime rate of 651.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 5755.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bridgeton, MO a Good Place to Live?

Bridgeton is a small city of 11,422 in Missouri, with a median household income of $69,982 and a 4.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Bridgeton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include a higher-than-average crime index. Whether Bridgeton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Bridgeton 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: 96.3

Bridgeton's overall cost of living index is 96.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bridgeton costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bridgeton, MO	National Avg
Median Home Value	$229,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$976	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	61.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,982	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

Bridgeton's violent crime rate is 651.4 per 100,000 residents — 71% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

651.4 /100k

Property Crime

5755.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bridgeton is served primarily by PATTONVILLE R-III. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bridgeton, MO	National Avg
School District	PATTONVILLE R-III	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	2	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	35.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bridgeton sees average highs of 40.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July, with 43.6 inches of annual precipitation and 16.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bridgeton, MO
Average High — January	40.4°F
Average High — July	89.6°F
Annual Precipitation	43.6"
Annual Snowfall	16.6"

Demographics

Metric	Bridgeton, MO	National Avg
Population	11,422	—
Median Age	41.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	66.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	21.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.5%	18.9%
Asian	3.0%	6.3%
Under 18	23.6%	22.2%
65 and over	20.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hazelwood, MO 2 mi Champ, MO 3 mi St. Ann, MO 4 mi Edmundson, MO 4 mi Woodson Terrace, MO 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Bridgeton

Bridgeton, MO is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

63044 63045

Bridgeton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridgeton, MO affordable or expensive?

Bridgeton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bridgeton roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $229,400 and median rent is $976/month.

What is the crime rate in Bridgeton, MO?

Bridgeton's violent crime rate is 651.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 5755.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bridgeton?

Public schools in Bridgeton are operated by PATTONVILLE R-III. The district has 6 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.5:1. 35.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bridgeton, MO a good place to live?

Bridgeton, MO has a population of 11,422, a median household income of $69,982, and an unemployment rate of 4.1%. 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 Bridgeton?

Bridgeton averages 40.4°F in January and 89.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.6 inches with about 16.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bridgeton?

Bridgeton, MO is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 63044, 63045.

What is the population of Bridgeton?

The population of Bridgeton, Missouri is 11,422 with a median age of 41.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bridgeton?

Key numbers for living in Bridgeton: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $229,400, median household income $69,982, crime index 212 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bridgeton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.