Bridgeville is a small town of 4,777 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $55,709
and a 6.7% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is
6% below the national average.
Strengths:
Bridgeville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B), 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: 94.4
Bridgeville's overall cost of living index is 94.4,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bridgeville costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.
Metric
Bridgeville, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$158,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$873
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,709
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Bridgeville's violent crime rate is 284.7 per 100,000 residents
— 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
284.7 /100k
Property Crime
832.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bridgeville is served primarily by Chartiers Valley SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bridgeville, PA
National Avg
School District
Chartiers Valley SD
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Elementary Schools
2
—
Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
29.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.9%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bridgeville sees average highs of 36.6°F in January
and 83.0°F in July,
with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation
and 44.1 inches of snow per year.
Bridgeville's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Bridgeville roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $158,800 and median rent is $873/month.
Bridgeville's violent crime rate is 284.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 832.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bridgeville are operated by Chartiers Valley SD.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 29.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bridgeville, PA has a population of 4,777, a median household income of $55,709, and an unemployment rate of 6.7%.
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.
Bridgeville averages 36.6°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches
with about 44.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bridgeville, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 15017.
The population of Bridgeville, Pennsylvania is 4,777 with a median age of 43.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bridgeville: cost of living index 94 (100 = US average), median home $158,800, median household income $55,709, 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.
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