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Living in Bridgeport

Bridgeport, a city in the United States, had a population of 9,252 in July 2026. In July 2026, 31.4% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing. There were 220 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. The city had 28 schools in 2026. Median household income was US$100,022 a year in July 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1932 sources

Population9,427people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary4,414EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent971.3EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate2.32%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,596offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — about the sameOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting
PM2.5, annual mean5.96µg/m³country median 7.0 — 15% belowOfficial source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Bridgeport?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Bridgeport.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,105 per month, while the median home value was US$291,600 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 75.5%, and the vacancy rate was 7.12% in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Bridgeport recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet24Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan25Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,105/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent31.41 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)7.12 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,104 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)2Official
Median monthly rent971.3 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes132 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Is Bridgeport a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on legal route · range 42–58%
Skilled employee55%strong on work, weak on safety · range 46–64%
Student52%strong on education, weak on work · range 42–62%
Family63%strong on family, weak on cost · range 54–72%
Retirement56%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 46–66%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.9% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 364 of 9,427 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Bridgeport is 2.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income100,022 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband85.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription91.88 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription3.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet4.73 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet3.39 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary4,414 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)26Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,217 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov9Official
Unemployment rate2.32 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Bridgeport?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,217 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,359of €2,545 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,545
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,104
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,359
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Bridgeport Salary needed to live in Bridgeport

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Bridgeport. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Bridgeport. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher96.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools28 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count16Official
School enrolment, share of residents19.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio10 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents220 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official
Preventable hospitalizations4,071 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio15Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Bridgeport when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesBridgeport highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Bridgeport highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Bridgeport1,862
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,596 offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — about the same31 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting14Official
Recorded violent crimes7 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time18.9 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle1.65 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work0.98 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Destinations from nearest airport3 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights20Official
Nearest airportCKB3 Aug 2026OurAirports21Official
Distance to nearest airport3 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports21Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Bridgeport. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
Open official information

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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Open the full United States section
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Bridgeport.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Bridgeport is 6.0 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean5.96 µg/m³country median 7.031 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202411Official
Average daytime high by monthJan 4.28 · Feb 6.22 · Mar 11.22 · Apr 18.56 · May 23.72 · Jun 27.83 · Jul 29.5 · Aug 28.67 · Sep 25.22 · Oct 18.67 · Nov 11.89 · Dec 6.67 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00461677 (CLARKSBURG 1)19Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -5.72 · Feb -4.78 · Mar -1.28 · Apr 3.94 · May 9.78 · Jun 14.72 · Jul 17.22 · Aug 16.5 · Sep 12.5 · Oct 5.61 · Nov -0.056 · Dec -3 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00461677 (CLARKSBURG 1)19Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan 0.889 · Feb 2.28 · Mar 6.72 · Apr 12.94 · May 17.72 · Jun 21.83 · Jul 23.78 · Aug 23.11 · Sep 19.56 · Oct 13.22 · Nov 7.61 · Dec 3.22 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 83.82 · Feb 79.76 · Mar 91.95 · Apr 98.81 · May 108 · Jun 115.3 · Jul 137.2 · Aug 91.95 · Sep 89.15 · Oct 76.71 · Nov 80.52 · Dec 85.85 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information18Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading77.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5, annual mean8.25 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
PM2.5 monitoring sites1 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · county
Annual precipitation983.9 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature23.34 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature13 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature5.3 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals17Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Allentown ±0.5 °C. Elsewhere: Cottbus (Germany) ±2.6 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.7 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.7 °C, Richmond Hill (Canada) ±2.7 °C, Vaughan (Canada) ±2.7 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 364 is not 1.4% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share1.35 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents364 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables28Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density343.4 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population9,427 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program23Official
Population covered by crime statistics9,438 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)13Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value291,600 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes75.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate60.94 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad3.93 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents2.58 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents1.35 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage61.1 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage79.9 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance3.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher53.37 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics12Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available94.54 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over4,716 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home13.83 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans80.9 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on Bridgeport

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Plainfield as a Bridgeport alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 720 km, better on 2 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 3. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 1.4% Bridgeport+352%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 9,427 Bridgeport+431%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 2.3% Bridgeport+62%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 3.0 km Bridgeport+200%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,596 Bridgeport−54%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 6.0 µg/m³ Bridgeport+31%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,217 Bridgeportno percentage
Full comparisonMore about Plainfield

Cities near Bridgeport

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Grafton 20.5 km away
Rent
473 EUR/monthMedian monthly rent · 2020-12-31
Salary
2,221 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2020-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Bridgeport, nearest in population first.

All United States cities
Piedmont9,427 residentsDruid Hills9,429 residentsGrinnell9,430 residentsSeneca9,424 residentsJacinto City9,431 residentsPalm Beach9,423 residents

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Is Bridgeport part of Clarksburg?

Bridgeport is in the published commuting zone of Clarksburg; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Clarksburg city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source22

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Bridgeport?

The median gross salary is 3,217 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Bridgeport?

The unemployment rate is 2.32 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Bridgeport?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 5.96 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How safe is Bridgeport?

Police recorded 1,596 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Bridgeport?

The published population is 9,427 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Bridgeport?

364 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Bridgeport a good place to live?

Bridgeport may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Bridgeport part of Clarksburg?

Bridgeport is in the published commuting zone of Clarksburg; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Bridgeport?

Clarksburg, Grafton, Fairmont are near Bridgeport. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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ImmigrationDB. (2026, October 16). Bridgeport (West Virginia), United States: population, rent [ImmigrationDB compilation; version 58c3e2ba2c89cb65b4df0c3c65ea96f2]. ImmigrationDB. https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/bridgeport-wv/ Retrieved 2026-10-16. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/
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@misc{immigrationdb_immigrationdb_bridgeport-west-virginia-united-states-population-rent_4d1673abbbb8,
  author = {ImmigrationDB},
  title = {Bridgeport (West Virginia), United States: population, rent},
  publisher = {ImmigrationDB},
  year = {2026},
  date = {2026-10-16},
  version = {58c3e2ba2c89cb65b4df0c3c65ea96f2},
  url = {https://immigrationdb.com/cities/us/bridgeport-wv/},
  note = {Retrieved 2026-10-16. ImmigrationDB compilation. Compilation license: CC BY 4.0, https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/},
}
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  3. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
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  6. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
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  2. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  3. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  4. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
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