Bridgeport, West Virginia

About Bridgeport

Bridgeport is a close-knit town in northeastern West Virginia, home to 9,397 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Bridgeport holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 10.6 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 887 residents per square mile.

📰 Bridgeport News Today

• Rainfall prompts flash flooding across North Central West Virginia, several road closures and water rescues WDTV 5 · Aug 17
• Harrison County delays school start date after flooding, Bridgeport High sees most damage WV News · Aug 18
• Gov. Morrisey celebrates grand opening of new passenger terminal at North Central West Virginia Airport WTAP · Aug 17
• Pratt & Whitney Canada new contract will provide major boost at North Central West Virginia Airport WV MetroNews · Aug 16
• Severe storms push through North Central West Virginia, flooding and power outages reported WDTV 5 · Aug 16

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Bridgeport Unique

• A top-25 city in West Virginia by population (#14 of 230 incorporated places).
• One of 15 places in the US named Bridgeport — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northeastern West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 9,397.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 5 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Bridgeport

• TGI Friday's — american
• Almost Heaven | Desserts & Coffee Shop — coffee shop (café)
• Block & Barrel
• Bob Evans — american
• Buffalo Wild Wings — chicken
• Cody's Restaurant & Bar
• Garfield's Restaurant & Pub
• IHOP
• Meagher's Irish Pub — irish
• Mia Margherita — pizza

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Boardwalk · Arcade
• Planet X Laser Tag · Arcade

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Bridgeport

• Briarwood Park reviews ★
• Bridgeport City Park reviews ★
• Compton Park reviews ★
• Hinkle-Deegan Park reviews ★
• Veteran's Memorial Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Bridgeport

• Bridgeport High School
• Bridgeport Middle School
• Johnson Elementary School
• Simpson Elementary School

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• United Hospital Center, Inc ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Bridgeport

🏘️ Nearby Communities