The Town FilesBridgeport, West Virginia
City in Harrison County · population 9,336 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $291,600
- Household income
- $100,022
- Jan low / Jul high
- 25° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 24 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 7
- Median age
- 45.6
Bridgeport is a city of 9,336 people in Harrison County, West Virginia. The median home is worth $291,600, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). It ranks more upscale than 99% of West Virginia towns, better for cycling than 96% of West Virginia towns, better for young professionals than 86% of West Virginia towns.
How Bridgeport ranks
Percentile among West Virginia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of West Virginia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Bridgeport is worth $291,600, above the typical West Virginia town ($125,000). Homes cost about 2.9 times the median household income of $100,022, which is more affordable than 33% of West Virginia towns. Median rent is $1,105 a month. 75.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Bridgeport | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $291,600 | $125,000 |
| Median rent | $1,105 | $811 |
| Median household income | $100,022 | $52,093 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.9× | 2.5× |
| Homeownership | 75.5% | 70.7% |
| Median year built | 1979 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Bridgeport
| People | Bridgeport | Typical West Virginia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6 | 43.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.5% | 21.9% |
| Under 18 | 16.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 53.4% | 18.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 3.9% | 18.6% |
| Veterans | 7.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.9% | — |
| Work from home | 13.8% | 6.6% |
| Average commute | 18.9 min | 22.2 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.9% | 86.7% |
Weather in Bridgeport
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 24.6°F. About 44.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 23.8 inches of snow (typical West Virginia town: 23.8 in). Expect about 12 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 107 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bridgeport since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical West Virginia town. 2 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 22, 1970 about 2.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 23, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 25 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 16, 1998.
Severe weather in Harrison County since 1996
Harrison County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | Severe Storm | DR-4953: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3639: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 30, 2024 | Flood | DR-4756: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4517: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3450: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Harrison County
Harrison County had 37,098 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,286 a year. Unemployment was 3.3% in 2023; in Bridgeport itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in Bridgeport
4 public schools with 2,656 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport High School | 9-12 | 814 | 16.6 |
| Johnson Elementary School | PK-5 | 741 | 18.5 |
| Bridgeport Middle School | 6-8 | 581 | 12.6 |
| Simpson Elementary School | PK-5 | 520 | 19.3 |
Towns near Bridgeport
- Clarksburg, WV6.8 mi · 16,061 people · home $129,900
- Pleasant Valley, WV11.4 mi · 3,498 people · home $213,600
- Grafton, WV12.4 mi · 4,722 people · home $74,600
- Fairmont, WV13.0 mi · 18,416 people · home $163,800
- Philippi, WV14.9 mi · 2,929 people · home $114,500
- Buckhannon, WV21.5 mi · 5,186 people · home $158,100
- Weston, WV21.7 mi · 3,952 people · home $105,300
- Westover, WV26.5 mi · 3,955 people · home $178,400
Bridgeport questions
Is Bridgeport, West Virginia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Bridgeport scores better for retirees than 83% of West Virginia towns and quieter than 25%. 23.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.6).
How much does a house cost in Bridgeport?
The median owner-occupied home in Bridgeport is valued at $291,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $100,022, so homes cost about 2.9 times income. Median rent is $1,105 a month.
What is the weather like in Bridgeport?
July highs average 85.5°F and January lows 24.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.8 inches of precipitation a year and 23.8 inches of snow.
Does Bridgeport get tornadoes?
7 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Bridgeport since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 22, 1970. The typical West Virginia town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)