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Bridgeport

#2 in Best Places to Retire in West Virginia
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  • Town in West Virginia
  • 30 reviews
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    1. Public Schools
      A-
    2. Crime & Safety
      B-
    3. Housing
      A
    4. Nightlife
      B
    5. Good for Families
      A
    6. Diversity
      B-
    7. Jobs
      A
    8. Weather
      B
    9. Cost of Living
      B+
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    12. Commute
      B
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    Bridgeport is a town in West Virginia with a population of 8,382. Bridgeport is in Harrison County and is one of the best places to live in West Virginia. Living in Bridgeport offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Bridgeport and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Bridgeport are highly rated.
    Population
    8,382

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $206,800
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $976
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Sparse Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      17%
    • Own
      83%
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    Bridgeport Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    B-
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      68.9
      282.7
    • Murder
      0
      6.1
    • Rape
      11.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      23
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      80.4
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,204.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      57.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B-
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      10%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      5%
    • 25-34 years
      12%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      14%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      21%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      23%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      22%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      4%
      13%

    Working in Bridgeport

    Jobs
    A
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $82,359
    National
    $55,322
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    I moved to Bridgeport approximately ten years ago. We picked to live in Bridgeport because the academics for our children are top notch and so are the sports programs. Bridgeport may be a pricey location when purchasing a home, but the location is wonderful. It is close to the interstate, hospital, churches, mall, etc. On top of all of that, Bridgeport is a great place to raise a family. It is a very family oriented place!
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    Bridgeport, WV is a local suburb community that has excellent schools, business opportunities as well as the best public schools in WV. Their ratings for elementary, middle and high school is 10+ in many different rating scores. Besides the school, the city is very active and have numerous volunteering and contributing activities for local community. The Bridgeport PD is excellent in their response, service and community involvement. They also have a volunteer in police service program to encourage citizens to be a part of the law enforcement community and encourage connections as well as communications with the general public. Besides that, the UHC hospital that used to be in Clarksburg is now in Bridgeport WV and that makes the local medical needs more accessible for the people. The city itself has a website and the calendar presents various activities happening within the local community. A great city to live and raise a family in.
    Bridgeport has much to be desired. We lack any culture at all. It is very transient. People come and go quickly from this place.There is nothing to do here. Finding a good job is difficult. There is limited shopping. Walmart and fast food dominates. Everyone centers their life around church. Seems everyone is religious. Christian, Baptist and lots of Catholic's. We have a huge drug problem. Crack and heroine OD's weekly. There is a lack of healthcare providers in all fields. Especially mental health. It takes month's to get into see a Dr. Most of them don' help much either. Unhealthy people who smoke and drink. Home prices and taxes are extremely high for the area. Weather is hot and humid in the summer. Freezing cold with snow or rain for winter. We have more rain and cloudy days than sunny ones. Schools might be the best in the area, but they are not very good compared with the rest of the US. Sports are a big thing here, high school and colleges.