Living in Bridgeport, WA

Explore Bridgeport and see how it fits the life you want to build.

1,792 Population Douglas County County City Place Type Washington State
Overall Match7.4 / 10

Baseline match from currently available location scores. Choose priorities to personalize it.

Bridgeport at a Glance

Key facts and current data

Population1,792
Median Household Income$52,375
Median Home Value$177,000
Median Gross Rent$763
Median Age30.6
Average Household Size2.8
Unemployment2.9%
Work From Home0.0%
Homeownership62.8%
Housing Vacancy9.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year.

Bridgeport is a smaller community, so land use, housing supply and its relationship with surrounding communities can be especially important to movers. Unemployment is relatively low, which is a positive current labor-market signal.

Experience the Area

Experience Life in Bridgeport Before You Move

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NarrowTheList highly recommends you spend a week or two in Bridgeport and experience everyday life before deciding whether it is the right place to call home. Use that time to explore neighborhoods, drive your normal routes, shop where residents shop, and get a feel for the area at different times of day.

NarrowTheList Ratings

Data-driven starter ratings. More categories appear automatically as new datasets are added.

Housing Value3.6 / 5Home values compared with local household income.
Employment4.3 / 5Lower unemployment produces a stronger rating.
Housing Stability3.3 / 5Combines homeownership and housing vacancy.
Remote Work Friendly2.5 / 5Based on the share of residents working from home.
Income Strength3.6 / 5Household income compared on a national scale.

These are location-wide baseline ratings, not your personal match score. Your own priorities can change which factors matter most.

Housing & Cost of Living in Bridgeport

Current housing indicators from the U.S. Census Bureau

Median Home Value$177,000
Median Gross Rent$763
Homeownership62.8%
Housing Vacancy9.2%
Housing Value7.2/10
Housing Stability6.6/10

Home values are comparatively balanced against local household income, although individual neighborhoods can still vary substantially. The housing mix leans toward owner-occupied homes while still supporting a meaningful rental market.

Jobs, Income & Remote Work

Employment and household-income context for Bridgeport, WA

Median Household Income$52,375
Unemployment2.9%
Work From Home0.0%
Employment8.6/10
Remote Work Friendly5.0/10
Income Strength7.2/10

The reported unemployment rate is relatively low.

Population & Household Profile

Who lives in Bridgeport and how households are structured

Population1,792
Median Age30.6
Average Household Size2.8

Bridgeport is a smaller community, so its relationship with nearby towns, employment centers and services can be especially important.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020-2024 ACS 5-Year. NarrowTheList presents these values as relocation context; conditions can vary within a community.

Climate & Weather in Bridgeport

Long-term NOAA climate normals and practical seasonal context

NOAA climate normals for Bridgeport point to hot summers, winters with regular freezing conditions, a relatively dry annual rainfall pattern and a meaningful winter snowfall season.

Average Summer High90.9°F
Average Winter Low22.7°F
Annual Rainfall10.8 in.
Annual Snowfall27.9 in.

Seasonal Life in Bridgeport

What the long-term climate pattern may mean for everyday living.

Spring

Spring should generally favor outdoor activity, although a relatively dry annual pattern makes water use, landscaping and local drought conditions worth noticing.

Summer

Summer heat is a meaningful part of daily life. During a trial stay, pay attention to afternoon comfort, cooling use, vehicle heat and how much outdoor activity shifts toward mornings and evenings.

Fall

Fall marks a substantial seasonal transition here. It is a useful time to judge how quickly temperatures change and whether that seasonal swing fits the lifestyle you want.

Winter

Freezing winter lows and meaningful snowfall make snow removal, winter driving, heating costs and cold-weather routines important parts of evaluating the area.

Source: NOAA/NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Seasonal descriptions are relocation context derived from the available long-term normals, not a forecast.

Bridgeport is located in Douglas County, but city-level housing, income and neighborhood conditions can differ meaningfully from countywide averages. Douglas County.

County Intelligence

Bridgeport & Douglas County

Data Pending Foreclosure Activity

Bridgeport is located in Douglas County, Washington.

NarrowTheList uses county-level information alongside local community data because many factors that matter when choosing a place to live are measured beyond city boundaries. Housing, property taxes, employment, healthcare access and other regional characteristics can add useful context to the picture of life in Bridgeport.

Current NarrowTheList data for Bridgeport shows a population of about 1,792. These local figures become more useful when read together with county-level tax, housing, foreclosure and demographic conditions rather than treated as isolated city statistics.

Foreclosure Activity: Data Pending. A county-specific foreclosure signal is not available yet.

For someone comparing homes, county boundaries can matter because taxes, public services, court and recording systems, assessment practices and housing-market conditions are often administered or reported at the county level. NarrowTheList keeps that county relationship attached to the community so future tax, foreclosure, housing and demographic data can be interpreted in the correct geographic context.

County relationship Douglas County
How NarrowTheList uses it

County information is used as a supporting geographic layer, not as a substitute for local data. As more county datasets are added, NarrowTheList can use them to improve comparisons, ratings and relocation insights for Bridgeport.

For someone considering a move to Bridgeport, the available data currently points to a relatively tight labor market. These signals are most useful when considered alongside the specific neighborhood, commute and housing type that fit the household making the move.

Nearby Cities & Communities

Nearby incorporated cities, towns, villages and other municipalities shown by straight-line distance.