What are the schools like in Bridgeport, WA?

Bridgeport is served primarily by Bridgeport School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.2:1.

What is the median household income in Bridgeport?

The median household income in Bridgeport, WA is $52,083 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.

What is the weather like in Bridgeport, WA?

Bridgeport has an average high temperature of 34.3°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 10.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Bridgeport, WA affordable or expensive?

Bridgeport's cost of living index is 102, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bridgeport is 2% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $144,700 and the median rent is $735 per month.

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

Bridgeport has a violent crime rate of 117.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1358.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bridgeport, WA a Good Place to Live?

Bridgeport is a small town of 2,416 in Washington, with a median household income of $52,083 and a 6.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 102 (US average = 100), which is 2% above the national average.

Strengths: Bridgeport stands out for below-average home prices.

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: 102.0

Bridgeport's overall cost of living index is 102.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bridgeport costs roughly 2% more than the average American city.

Metric	Bridgeport, WA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$144,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$735	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	62.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$52,083	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bridgeport's violent crime rate is 117.4 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

117.4 /100k

Property Crime

1358.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bridgeport is served primarily by Bridgeport School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bridgeport, WA	National Avg
School District	Bridgeport School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	17.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	2.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	43.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bridgeport sees average highs of 34.3°F in January and 90.9°F in July, with 10.8 inches of annual precipitation and 27.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bridgeport, WA
Average High — January	34.3°F
Average High — July	90.9°F
Annual Precipitation	10.8"
Annual Snowfall	27.9"

Demographics

Metric	Bridgeport, WA	National Avg
Population	2,416	—
Median Age	27.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	14.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	85.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	38.7%	22.2%
65 and over	6.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brewster, WA 8 mi Pateros, WA 11 mi Mansfield, WA 14 mi Methow, WA 18 mi Chelan, WA 19 mi

ZIP Codes in Bridgeport

Bridgeport, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

98813

Bridgeport vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridgeport, WA affordable or expensive?

Bridgeport's cost of living index is 102, where 100 is the national average. That puts Bridgeport roughly 2% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $144,700 and median rent is $735/month.

What is the crime rate in Bridgeport, WA?

Bridgeport's violent crime rate is 117.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1358.5 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 School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. 2.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bridgeport, WA a good place to live?

Bridgeport, WA has a population of 2,416, a median household income of $52,083, and an unemployment rate of 6.3%. 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 34.3°F in January and 90.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 10.8 inches with about 27.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bridgeport?

Bridgeport, WA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 98813.

What is the population of Bridgeport?

The population of Bridgeport, Washington is 2,416 with a median age of 27.6. 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 102 (100 = US average), median home $144,700, median household income $52,083, crime index 44 (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.