Median Age
44 Years
Largest Age Group
40-49 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
23%
Bridgeport
Bridgeport, WV Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,348
Population
8,650
Renter Mix
24% Rent
A scenic creekside hamlet in the heart of Mountaineer Country
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Bridgeport is a small city positioned about 35 miles south of Morgantown on Interstate 79. Residents enjoy gorgeous scenery, and the surrounding hills and forests also provide terrific opportunities to experience the stunning natural beauty of the region anytime. Most of Bridgeport’s shopping and dining options can be found along the interstate, with Meadowbrook Mall in particular serving as a major attraction for folks all around the area. The majority of the city’s landscape is filled by residential neighborhoods, with the diverse rental market featuring a broad selection of apartments and condos to fit any taste, lifestyle, or budget.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$87,875
Average: $111,955
Education
3,371
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,518
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Bridgeport has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
24%
Non-Renters
76%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Bridgeport, WV is $1,327 for one bedroom, $1,358 for two bedrooms, and $2,220 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Bridgeport has increased by 5.3% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,327/month
682 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Bridgeport, WV is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
714 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
420 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
603 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
808 Students
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.