What are the schools like in Bridgeport, PA?

Bridgeport is served primarily by Upper Merion Area SD. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.6:1.

What is the median household income in Bridgeport?

The median household income in Bridgeport, PA is $79,887 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Bridgeport, PA?

Bridgeport has an average high temperature of 41.7°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Bridgeport, PA affordable or expensive?

Bridgeport's cost of living index is 104, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bridgeport is 4% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $295,800 and the median rent is $1,364 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Bridgeport, PA?

Bridgeport has a violent crime rate of 147.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1552.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bridgeport, PA a Good Place to Live?

Bridgeport is a small town of 5,000 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $79,887 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 104 (US average = 100), which is 4% above the national average.

Strengths: Bridgeport stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 103.5

Bridgeport's overall cost of living index is 103.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bridgeport costs roughly 4% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bridgeport, PA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$295,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,364	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	48.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$79,887	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bridgeport's violent crime rate is 147.8 per 100,000 residents — 61% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

147.8 /100k

Property Crime

1552.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bridgeport is served primarily by Upper Merion Area SD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bridgeport, PA	National Avg
School District	Upper Merion Area SD	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	48.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bridgeport sees average highs of 41.7°F in January and 88.8°F in July, with 50.6 inches of annual precipitation and 25.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bridgeport, PA
Average High — January	41.7°F
Average High — July	88.8°F
Annual Precipitation	50.6"
Annual Snowfall	25.3"

Demographics

Metric	Bridgeport, PA	National Avg
Population	5,000	—
Median Age	31.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	79.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	4.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	4.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.6%	6.3%
Under 18	26.6%	22.2%
65 and over	6.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Norristown, PA 1 mi Swedeland, PA 1 mi King of Prussia, PA 2 mi West Conshohocken, PA 3 mi Conshohocken, PA 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Bridgeport

Bridgeport, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19405

Bridgeport vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridgeport, PA affordable or expensive?

Bridgeport's cost of living index is 104, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bridgeport roughly 4% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $295,800 and median rent is $1,364/month.

What is the crime rate in Bridgeport, PA?

Bridgeport's violent crime rate is 147.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1552.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Bridgeport?

Public schools in Bridgeport are operated by Upper Merion Area SD. The district has 5 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1. 48.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bridgeport, PA a good place to live?

Bridgeport, PA has a population of 5,000, a median household income of $79,887, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. 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 Bridgeport?

Bridgeport averages 41.7°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.6 inches with about 25.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bridgeport?

Bridgeport, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19405.

What is the population of Bridgeport?

The population of Bridgeport, Pennsylvania is 5,000 with a median age of 31.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Bridgeport?

Key numbers for living in Bridgeport: cost of living index 104 (100 = US average), median home $295,800, median household income $79,887, crime index 53 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. 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.