Apartments for rent in Bridgeton, MO

Bridgeton is a town in Missouri with slightly less than 12,000 residents. It's a comfortable place to settle down, as retirees account for a greater percentage of the population (20%) here than they do nationally (14%). Just 34% of residents rent in Bridgeton, as the majority own their homes. The average rent for Bridgeton is $162/month more than the state average.

Among residents over the age of 25 in Bridgeton, 19% have a Bachelor's, Master's, Professional, or Doctoral degree. There are three primary industries in Bridgeton: healthcare, manufacturing, and retail. Together, these industries make up 18% of the city's workforce. Meanwhile, looking at job function, 8% of residents work in sales, which ranks as the top career path in the city. Bridgeton workers earn an average annual income of about $70,000, about $5,000 more than the state average. The city's average income, however, is roughly on par with the national average of $73,345.

Bridgeton has an average commute time of about 24 minutes, shorter than around 70% of cities in Missouri. Many residents (41%) drive themselves to work, while public transit isn't widely used. Walking isn't a common way to get to work.