What are the schools like in Bridgeport, TX?

Bridgeport is served primarily by BRIDGEPORT ISD. The district operates 2 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.3:1.

What is the median household income in Bridgeport?

The median household income in Bridgeport, TX is $96,231 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Bridgeport, TX?

Bridgeport has an average high temperature of 56.1°F in January and 95.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Bridgeport, TX affordable or expensive?

Bridgeport's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bridgeport is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $232,000 and the median rent is $1,136 per month.

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

Bridgeport has a violent crime rate of 267.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 699.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bridgeport, TX a Good Place to Live?

Bridgeport is a small town of 6,044 in Texas, with a median household income of $96,231 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Bridgeport stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-), 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: 103.3

Bridgeport's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bridgeport costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bridgeport, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$232,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,136	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,231	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bridgeport's violent crime rate is 267.9 per 100,000 residents — 30% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

267.9 /100k

Property Crime

699.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bridgeport is served primarily by BRIDGEPORT ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bridgeport, TX	National Avg
School District	BRIDGEPORT ISD	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bridgeport sees average highs of 56.1°F in January and 95.6°F in July, with 33.3 inches of annual precipitation and 1.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bridgeport, TX
Average High — January	56.1°F
Average High — July	95.6°F
Annual Precipitation	33.3"
Annual Snowfall	1.8"

Demographics

Metric	Bridgeport, TX	National Avg
Population	6,044	—
Median Age	33.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.8%	6.3%
Under 18	25.9%	22.2%
65 and over	10.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lake Bridgeport, TX 3 mi Chico, TX 6 mi Paradise, TX 6 mi Runaway Bay, TX 6 mi Decatur, TX 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Bridgeport

Bridgeport, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76426

Bridgeport vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridgeport, TX affordable or expensive?

Bridgeport's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bridgeport roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $232,000 and median rent is $1,136/month.

What is the crime rate in Bridgeport, TX?

Bridgeport's violent crime rate is 267.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 699.5 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 BRIDGEPORT ISD. The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.3:1. 27.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bridgeport, TX a good place to live?

Bridgeport, TX has a population of 6,044, a median household income of $96,231, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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 56.1°F in January and 95.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.3 inches with about 1.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bridgeport?

Bridgeport, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76426.

What is the population of Bridgeport?

The population of Bridgeport, Texas is 6,044 with a median age of 33.9. 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 103 (100 = US average), median home $232,000, median household income $96,231, crime index 56 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.