salaryRent is lower than in 76% of U.S. cities. A typical house costs under 3 years of household income, which is easy by U.S. standards. Most homes (89.7%) are owned, so rentals can be hard to find.
How much money do I need?
To rent here comfortably, you should earn about $47,960 a year. That is $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is rent cheaper than other Ohio cities?
Yes. Rent here is cheaper than in most of Ohio. It is number 124 of 288 cities from cheapest to most expensive.
How much do households earn in Bridgetown?
Share of households by yearly income. 24.1% of households earn $100,000 or more.
Rent by apartment size in Bridgetown
| Size | Bridgetown | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $1,002 | $1,324 |
| 2 bedrooms | $1,016 | $1,509 |
| 3 bedrooms | $1,935 | $1,698 |
| 4 bedrooms | $1,454 | $2,098 |
Median monthly rent plus utilities for all renters, by number of bedrooms.
How expensive is Bridgetown overall?
Everyday prices in Ohio overall are 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.8, U.S. = 100).
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities 2024. City-level data is not published for Bridgetown, so the Ohio figure is shown.
Taxes and bills in Bridgetown
Life in Bridgetown
Is it cheaper to rent or buy in Bridgetown?
Renting is cheaper right now: about $75 a month less.
Owning assumes a typical $183,600 home, 10% down, a 30-year loan at 6.5% and about 1.5% a year for taxes and insurance. You would also need $18,360 for the down payment.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average rent in Bridgetown, OH?
Renting in Bridgetown costs a median of about $1,199 a month in 2026, including utilities. The Ohio median is $1,261.
How much do I need to make to live in Bridgetown?
To keep rent under 30% of income, you need about $47,960 a year, or $23 an hour at a full-time job.
Is Bridgetown cheap or expensive?
Bridgetown is rated Cheap: rent takes 16.6% of the typical household income of $86,888. It ranks 124th cheapest of 288 Ohio cities we track.
How much are property taxes in Bridgetown?
The median homeowner in Bridgetown pays $2,654 a year in property taxes, about 1.45% of the median home value.
Is Bridgetown more expensive than the national average?
Overall prices in Ohio are 7% below the U.S. average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis.
How much does a house cost in Bridgetown?
The median home value in Bridgetown is $183,600, about 2.1 times the typical yearly household income.
13,464 people live in Bridgetown. Numbers are typical (middle) values.