Best Neighborhoods in Bridgeport, WV

25 neighborhoods ranked by safety, walkability, affordability, and quality of life — powered by real data from the US Census, FBI, EPA, and Walk Score.

Population: 9,2552026 Data

Best Neighborhoods in Bridgeport, WV — Key Takeaways

The best neighborhood in Bridgeport is Lavalette CDP with a Kurby Score of 95/100. Bridgeport has 25 neighborhoods ranked by quality of life data. The safest neighborhood is Pinch CDP with a violent crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents. The most affordable is Mount Gay-Shamrock CDP with a median home value of $62,400.

Bridgeport has a population of 9,255, a median household income of $96,063, an unemployment rate of 1.6%, and a poverty rate of 5.6%. The median home value citywide is $255,300, which is 9% below the national average of $281,900.

Data sourced from the US Census Bureau, FBI Crime Data Explorer, EPA AirNow, Walk Score, and FEMA. Last updated: March 2026.

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Top 3 Neighborhoods

Lavalette CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$107,000

Crime: 16.1

Idamay CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$107,500

Crime: 24.5

McConnell CDP

95/100

Kurby Score

$84,300

Crime: 17.8

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Best neighborhoods in Bridgeport ranked by Kurby Score, with median home value, walk score, crime rate, poverty rate, and unemployment rate.
#	Neighborhood	Kurby Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Crime Rate	Poverty	Unemployment
	Lavalette CDP	95	$107,000	—	16.1 per 1K	1.2%	0.0%
	Idamay CDP	95	$107,500	—	24.5 per 1K	0.0%	0.0%
	McConnell CDP	95	$84,300	—	17.8 per 1K	44.0%	58.4%
4	Red Jacket CDP	95	$210,700	—	31.3 per 1K	49.8%	15.5%
5	Elkview CDP	94	$111,400	—	20.7 per 1K	4.0%	0.0%
6	Cassville CDP	94	$223,000	—	10.2 per 1K	3.8%	1.9%
7	Mineralwells CDP	93	$149,000	—	6.3 per 1K	3.2%	1.0%
8	Arthurdale CDP	92	$103,900	—	16.7 per 1K	9.0%	3.2%
9	Holden CDP	91	$79,100	—	28.6 per 1K	14.3%	2.2%
10	Lashmeet CDP	91	$150,100	—	22.7 per 1K	7.5%	0.0%
11	Piney View CDP	91	$135,700	—	22.6 per 1K	10.9%	3.7%
12	Valley Bend CDP	90	$251,300	—	27.4 per 1K	4.9%	3.8%
13	Mount Gay-Shamrock CDP	90	$62,400	—	11.3 per 1K	30.4%	23.8%
14	Hooverson Heights CDP	90	$121,200	—	6.9 per 1K	13.2%	3.2%
15	Pinch CDP	89	$200,200	—	4.0 per 1K	2.8%	1.8%
16	Mallory CDP	89	$93,800	—	11.8 per 1K	16.0%	4.9%
17	Boaz CDP	89	$190,000	—	11.4 per 1K	5.2%	1.9%
18	Institute CDP	89	$95,700	—	27.5 per 1K	8.3%	0.0%
19	Culloden CDP	89	$174,000	—	5.5 per 1K	11.9%	5.8%
20	Lubeck CDP	88	$199,900	—	12.4 per 1K	5.1%	11.8%
21	Coal City CDP	88	N/A	—	11.0 per 1K	9.8%	8.1%
22	Brush Fork CDP	88	$67,300	—	13.9 per 1K	14.1%	0.0%
23	Daniels CDP	88	$169,100	—	10.2 per 1K	22.2%	3.9%
24	Alum Creek CDP	88	$145,800	—	11.3 per 1K	5.8%	11.5%
25	Blennerhassett CDP	88	$176,300	—	4.5 per 1K	8.2%	5.0%

Rankings by Category

Top 5 neighborhoods in Bridgeport for each quality-of-life metric.

Safest

Lowest violent crime rate

1
Pinch CDP
4.0 per 1K
2
Blennerhassett CDP
4.5 per 1K
3
Culloden CDP
5.5 per 1K
4
Mineralwells CDP
6.3 per 1K
5
Hooverson Heights CDP
6.9 per 1K

Most Affordable

Lowest median home value

1
Mount Gay-Shamrock CDP
$62,400
2
Brush Fork CDP
$67,300
3
Holden CDP
$79,100
4
McConnell CDP
$84,300
5
Mallory CDP
$93,800

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

Lowest Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

1
Mineralwells CDP
1.0%
2
Pinch CDP
1.8%
3
Cassville CDP
1.9%
4
Boaz CDP
1.9%
5
Holden CDP
2.2%

Highest Income

Highest median household income

1
Valley Bend CDP
$128,173
2
Idamay CDP
$94,244
3
Boaz CDP
$87,569
4
Cassville CDP
$85,878
5
Blennerhassett CDP
$80,783

How We Rank Neighborhoods in Bridgeport

Neighborhoods are ranked using the Kurby Score, a composite quality-of-life index that evaluates six weighted categories based on publicly available data:

Affordability: 25% weight
Walkability & Transit: 15% weight
Safety: 17% weight
Environment: 17% weight
Education: 13% weight
Economy: 13% weight

Each category incorporates multiple data points. For example, Safety uses both violent and property crime rates; Environment considers air quality (AQI), noise levels, climate risk, and flood zone status; Affordability factors in home price-to-income ratio, rent, and electricity costs.

Data Sources: US Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR), EPA AirNow, Walk Score, DOT National Transportation Noise Map, FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), and EIA Electricity Data. All data is updated on a rolling basis as new government releases become available.

Lifestyle & Amenity Scores

Based on nearby amenities, noise levels, and quality of life factors

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best neighborhoods in Bridgeport?

The top neighborhoods in Bridgeport based on the Kurby Score are: Lavalette CDP, Idamay CDP, McConnell CDP, Red Jacket CDP, Elkview CDP. These rankings consider safety, walkability, affordability, air quality, and schools.

What is the safest neighborhood in Bridgeport?

The safest neighborhood in Bridgeport is Pinch CDP with a violent crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents. The national average is 3.6 per 1,000.

What is the most affordable neighborhood in Bridgeport?

The most affordable neighborhood in Bridgeport is Mount Gay-Shamrock CDP with a median home value of $62,400. The national median is $281,900.

What is the unemployment rate in Bridgeport?

The unemployment rate in Bridgeport, WV is 1.6%. The national average is 3.7%. The poverty rate is 5.6% (national average: 12.4%).

What is the median household income in Bridgeport?

The median household income in Bridgeport, WV is $96,063. The national median is $74,580.

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