Cost of Living in Bridgeport, TX

Population 6,174 · Texas · Data vintage 2023

84
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Under 25,000 residents gives Bridgeport a small-town character that shows up in every data point below — from the commute patterns to the rental inventory. A typical home runs $241,000. The labor market has been unusually tight, with unemployment around 2.5% — below most comparable cities in the state.

Bridgeport is about 35 miles west of Denton, the nearest large metro — close enough that regional housing and labor patterns are shaped largely by the larger market. Median home values run roughly 26% lower than Denton's $326,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 79
Rent 92

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

About the Cost of Living in Bridgeport

The median home value in Bridgeport is $241,100 — 21% below the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $1,207/month, 8% lower than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $93,914/year is 26% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 2.5%, below the national average of 4.8%. Texas charges no state income tax, a meaningful advantage for take-home pay. The climate averages highs of 77.4°F and lows of 56.3°F. Overall, Bridgeport has a cost of living index of 84 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 16% less expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$241,100
21% below avg
Zillow Home Value
$247,496
Zillow ZHVI
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
8% below avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.6x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
1.7%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$766
1 BR
$811
2 BR
$981
3 BR
$1,307
4 BR
$1,509
Owner-occupied 70.8%
Renter-occupied 29.2%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$1,207
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $1,821/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
27.3 min
1% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
4.3%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
82.8%
Carpooled
10.5%
Walked
1.7%
Work from home
4.3%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax (flat) None
Total Sales Tax 8.2%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 1.9%
Property Tax 1.7%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$93,914
26% above avg
Per Capita Income
$32,188
Unemployment Rate
2.5%
48% below avg
Poverty Rate
1.6%
Labor Force Participation
67.5%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 16.5%
Graduate degree 5.4%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 34.1
Male median age 33.6
Female median age 35.5

🌤 Climate

NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals

Avg High
77.4°F
Avg Low
56.3°F
Annual Precip
36.6"
30° 48° 65° 83° 100° JFMAMJJASOND High Low Precip
Month JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
High °F 576269778493979789796759
Low °F 364048556473767668564638
Precip" 1.942.232.873.984.104.052.422.803.174.062.512.48

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Bridgeport, TX?

Bridgeport has a cost index of 84 (100 = national average). It is 16% below the national average.

What is average rent in Bridgeport, TX?

The median gross rent in Bridgeport is $1,207 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Bridgeport?

The median home value in Bridgeport is $241,100 according to Zillow and Census data.

What is the median income in Bridgeport?

The median household income in Bridgeport is $93,914 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Bridgeport, TX?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Bridgeport is 8.2%. Texas has no state income tax.

Is Bridgeport, TX affordable?

Yes, Bridgeport is generally considered affordable, with a cost of living index of 84 — about 16% below the US national average of 100.

What is the weather like in Bridgeport?

Bridgeport has average high temperatures of 77.4°F and average lows of 56.3°F. Annual precipitation is 36.6". Data from NOAA 1991–2020 Climate Normals.

Bridgeport at a Glance

Population
6,174
Median Income
$93,914
Home Value
$241,100
Median Rent
$1,207/mo
Unemployment
2.5%
Avg High Temp
77.4°F
Sales Tax
8.2%
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