What are the schools like in Bridgeport, WV?

Bridgeport is served primarily by Harrison County Schools. The district operates 11 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 6 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1.

What is the median household income in Bridgeport?

The median household income in Bridgeport, WV is $96,063 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Bridgeport, WV?

Bridgeport has an average high temperature of 42.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 23.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Bridgeport, WV affordable or expensive?

Bridgeport's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Bridgeport is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $255,300 and the median rent is $1,195 per month.

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

Bridgeport has a violent crime rate of 138.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1458.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Bridgeport, WV a Good Place to Live?

Bridgeport is a small town of 9,255 in West Virginia, with a median household income of $96,063 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below 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: 97.9

Bridgeport's overall cost of living index is 97.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Bridgeport costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Bridgeport, WV	National Avg
Median Home Value	$255,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,195	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$96,063	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Bridgeport's violent crime rate is 138.4 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

138.4 /100k

Property Crime

1458.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Bridgeport is served primarily by Harrison County Schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Bridgeport, WV	National Avg
School District	Harrison County Schools	—
Elementary Schools	11	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	6	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	54.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Bridgeport sees average highs of 42.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July, with 44.8 inches of annual precipitation and 23.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Bridgeport, WV
Average High — January	42.6°F
Average High — July	85.5°F
Annual Precipitation	44.8"
Annual Snowfall	23.8"

Demographics

Metric	Bridgeport, WV	National Avg
Population	9,255	—
Median Age	45.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	17.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.0%	18.9%
Asian	3.5%	6.3%
Under 18	18.0%	22.2%
65 and over	22.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Bridgeport

Bridgeport, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code:

26330

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bridgeport, WV affordable or expensive?

Bridgeport's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Bridgeport roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $255,300 and median rent is $1,195/month.

What is the crime rate in Bridgeport, WV?

Bridgeport's violent crime rate is 138.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1458.1 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 Harrison County Schools. The district has 11 elementary, 5 middle, and 6 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.4:1. 54.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Bridgeport, WV a good place to live?

Bridgeport, WV has a population of 9,255, a median household income of $96,063, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. 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 42.6°F in January and 85.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.8 inches with about 23.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Bridgeport?

Bridgeport, WV is covered by 1 ZIP code: 26330.

What is the population of Bridgeport?

The population of Bridgeport, West Virginia is 9,255 with a median age of 45.1. 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 98 (100 = US average), median home $255,300, median household income $96,063, crime index 50 (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.