Bridgeton, Missouri

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  1. Overview - Life In Bridgeton
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Bridgeton
  3. Crime In Bridgeton
  4. Cost of Living In Bridgeton
  5. Gender In Bridgeton
  6. Household Income For Bridgeton
  7. Education In Bridgeton
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Bridgeton
About Bridgeton, Missouri
Is Bridgeton, Missouri a good place to live?
Bridgeton is a city in Missouri state in USA with a population of 11577 residents.. The poverty rate of Bridgeton is 10.3%, which is 26% lower than national average. The typical household in Bridgeton earns $61207 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 40.3% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Bridgeton, only 86% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Bridgeton remained 4.5%, which is 4% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Bridgeton, only 28% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 29% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Bridgeton is 94, which is 6% lower than national average. Median home value in Bridgeton is $175400 , which is 24% lower than national average. While median income in Bridgeton remained $61207, which is 9% lower than national average.
Population
11577
Unemployment
4.5%
4% NAT AVG.
Poverty
10.3%
26% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
7
Median Home
$175400
24% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$61207
9% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$942
19% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
94
6% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 10
Unemployed People
1 in 22
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 27
People Earning < $50,000
40.3%
People with <= High School
1 in 2.3
People With Any Degree
1 in 2.7
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs80%

Housing80%

Affordability80%

Safety30%

Amenities80%

Diversity90%

Education70%

Commute80%

Is Bridgeton, Missouri safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Bridgeton, Missouri is 173% higher than national average. The violent crime rate of Bridgeton is 50% higher than national average. While the property crime rate of Bridgeton is 198% higher than national average. You have 1 in 170 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 17 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
748
Violent : 68
Property : 680
Total Crime
173% NAT. AVG.
109% STATE AVG.
6413.4 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
50% NAT. AVG.
7% STATE AVG.
583 (per 100k)
Property Crime
198% NAT. AVG.
130% STATE AVG.
5830.4 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Bridgeton
Violent crime
1 in 170
Property crime
1 in 17
Robbery
1 in 609
Burglary
1 in 173
Assault
1 in 276
Car Theft
1 in 207
Bridgeton : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Missouri 8 7 22 6 17
In USA 82 68 438 46 216
Bridgeton : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Missouri 17 24 6 24 32
In USA 477 247 154 595 733

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Bridgeton
Missouri
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 68 583 542.71 387.8
Murder 1 8.6 11.75 6.5
Robbery 19 162.9 74.37 73.9
Assault 42 360.1 413.33 279.7
Rape 6 51.4 43.26 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Bridgeton
 Missouri
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 680 5830.4 2531.04 1,958.2
Burglary 67 574.5 378.77 314.2
Larceny 557 4775.8 1759.05 1,398
Car Theft 56 480.2 393.22 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Bridgeton Missouri National Avg.
Services 94 95 100
Groceries 104 96 100
Health 88 96 100
Housing 90 77 100
Transportation 88 91 100
Utilities 94 97 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Bridgeton Missouri Country
Female 54% 50.9% 50.8%
Male 46% 49.1% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Bridgeton Missouri Country
Less than $10,000 3.7% 6.1% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.5% 4.5% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 7% 9.6% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.3% 10% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 18.8% 13.7% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 17% 18.5% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 12.7% 13% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 15% 14.2% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 7% 5.3% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 7.9% 5.1% 8.3%
Education


Education Bridgeton Missouri Country
< 9th Grade 6% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 7.0%
High School or GED 29% 31% 27.0%
Other College 20% 22% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 20% 18% 20.0%
Master's Degree 7% 8% 9.0%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1% 1% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Bridgeton Missouri Country
White 59.7% 78.8% 60.1%
African American 22.3% 11.3% 12.2%
American Indian 0.1% 0.3% 0.6%
Asian 3.2% 2% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0% 0.2% 0.3%
Multiracial 2.7% 2.9% 2.8%
Hispanic 12% 4.3% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity