There are 4 independent living communities serving Bridgeport, West Virginia. This includes 1 community in Bridgeport and 3 nearby. The costs per day for independent living in West Virginia range from $29 to $112, with an average expense running about $64. The monthly cost averages about $1,905 and ranges between $880 and $3,366. Yearly, the mean cost is about $22,869, which is under the national average of $23,100.
Located in Harrison County, Bridgeport is a small city in West Virginia. Though the city itself contains 14,377 inhabitants, the encompassing statistical area has a total population of 540,446. The 55+ community comprises 31% of the overall population.
Bridgeport has an exceptional SeniorScore™ of 81. The city's mean household income is $68,000 ($31,000 per person), compared to an average of $38,000 for the state of West Virginia. The mean housing price in Bridgeport is $274,500, which is significantly more than the state average of $124,500. The city also has a moderate unemployment rate of about 5.29%.
Bridgeport has medium mean temperatures, with cold winters and pleasant summers. The city receives heavy amounts of rainfall annually. Compared to similarly-sized cities, Bridgeport has above average air quality and a low crime rate.