Cost of Living in Bridgeville, PA

Population 4,737 · Pennsylvania · Data vintage 2023

59
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Bridgeville sits on the smaller end of the Pennsylvania city distribution. That scale shapes the housing market, the labor pool, and the services available to residents in ways the data below makes visible. At 6.8%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Bridgeville sits roughly 9 miles southwest of Pittsburgh — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 18% lower than Pittsburgh's $193,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 52
Rent 71

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Bridgeville

The median home value in Bridgeville is $157,700 — 48% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $933/month, 29% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $60,156/year is 19% lower than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 6.8%, above the national average of 4.8%. Pennsylvania's top state income tax rate is 3.1% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. The climate averages highs of 61.2°F and lows of 43.5°F. Overall, Bridgeville has a cost of living index of 59 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 41% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$157,700
48% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$301,051
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$933/mo
29% below avg
Zillow Rent
$1,079/mo
Zillow ZORI
Price-to-Rent Ratio
14.1x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.6%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$779
1 BR
$871
2 BR
$1,065
3 BR
$1,337
4 BR
$1,547
Owner-occupied 59.9%
Renter-occupied 40.1%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$933
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,547/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
26.0 min
4% below avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
15.8%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
75.1%
Carpooled
3.5%
Public transit
3.0%
Walked
1.1%
Work from home
15.8%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) 3.1%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.0%
Avg local rate 0.3%
Property Tax 1.6%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$60,156
19% below avg
Per Capita Income
$40,096
Unemployment Rate
6.8%
41% above avg
Poverty Rate
10.3%
Labor Force Participation
66.6%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 21.3%
Graduate degree 9.6%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 42.9
Male median age 37.3
Female median age 45.3

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
61.2°F
Avg Low
43.5°F
Annual Precip
41.3"
20° 38° 55° 73° 90° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 374049637279838175635141
Low °F 222431425260646356453528
Precip" 3.082.573.223.404.084.583.933.813.543.063.033.04

💨 Air Quality

EPA AQS 2023 — county-level monitoring data

Median AQI 56 — Moderate
33.2%
Good air days/yr
237
Max AQI recorded
294
PM2.5 days
71
Ozone days

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bridgeville, PA?

Bridgeville has a cost index of 59 (100 = national average). It is 41% below the national average.

What is average rent in Bridgeville, PA?

The median gross rent in Bridgeville is $933 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bridgeville?

The median home value in Bridgeville is $157,700 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Bridgeville?

The median household income in Bridgeville is $60,156 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bridgeville, PA?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bridgeville is 6.3%. The Pennsylvania state income tax top rate is 3.1%.

Is Bridgeville, PA affordable?

Yes, Bridgeville is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 59 — about 41% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Bridgeville?

Bridgeville has average high temperatures of 61.2°F and average lows of 43.5°F. Annual precipitation is 41.3". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Bridgeville at a Glance

Population
4,737
Median Income
$60,156
Home Value
$157,700
Median Rent
$933/mo
Unemployment
6.8%
Avg High Temp
61.2°F
Sales Tax
6.3%
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