Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Bridgeport, WV

25 neighborhoods with growth potential — still affordable, increasingly walkable, and showing improving conditions. Ranked by affordability, walkability, employment, safety, and air quality.

Population: 9,2552026 Data

Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Bridgeport, WV — Key Takeaways

Bridgeport has 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential. The most affordable up-and-coming area is Mount Gay-Shamrock CDP with a median home value of $62,400. The strongest job market is in Mineralwells CDP with an unemployment rate of 1.0%.

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 Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods

Brush Fork CDP

65/100

Up-and-Coming Score

$67,300

Unemp: 0.0%

Institute CDP

60/100

Up-and-Coming Score

$95,700

Unemp: 0.0%

Lavalette CDP

58/100

Up-and-Coming Score

$107,000

Unemp: 0.0%

Complete Rankings — 25 Neighborhoods

Up-and-coming neighborhoods in Bridgeport ranked by growth potential score, with median home value, walk score, unemployment rate, crime rate, and rent.
#	Neighborhood	Score	Median Home	Walk Score	Unemployment	Crime Rate	Rent
	Brush Fork CDP	65	$67,300	—	0.0%	13.9 per 1K	N/A
	Institute CDP	60	$95,700	—	0.0%	27.5 per 1K	$950
	Lavalette CDP	58	$107,000	—	0.0%	16.1 per 1K	N/A
4	Holden CDP	58	$79,100	—	2.2%	28.6 per 1K	N/A
5	Idamay CDP	57	$107,500	—	0.0%	24.5 per 1K	N/A
6	Elkview CDP	57	$111,400	—	0.0%	20.7 per 1K	N/A
7	Mineralwells CDP	56	$149,000	—	1.0%	6.3 per 1K	$875
8	Hooverson Heights CDP	56	$121,200	—	3.2%	6.9 per 1K	$661
9	Arthurdale CDP	52	$103,900	—	3.2%	16.7 per 1K	N/A
10	Pinch CDP	51	$200,200	—	1.8%	4.0 per 1K	$864
11	Lashmeet CDP	50	$150,100	—	0.0%	22.7 per 1K	N/A
12	Mallory CDP	50	$93,800	—	4.9%	11.8 per 1K	$538
13	Blennerhassett CDP	47	$176,300	—	5.0%	4.5 per 1K	$1,036
14	Piney View CDP	45	$135,700	—	3.7%	22.6 per 1K	N/A
15	Culloden CDP	44	$174,000	—	5.8%	5.5 per 1K	$544
16	Boaz CDP	39	$190,000	—	1.9%	11.4 per 1K	$1,236
17	Daniels CDP	38	$169,100	—	3.9%	10.2 per 1K	N/A
18	Mount Gay-Shamrock CDP	35	$62,400	—	23.8%	11.3 per 1K	$570
19	Cassville CDP	33	$223,000	—	1.9%	10.2 per 1K	N/A
20	McConnell CDP	31	$84,300	—	58.4%	17.8 per 1K	N/A
21	Alum Creek CDP	27	$145,800	—	11.5%	11.3 per 1K	N/A
22	Coal City CDP	26	N/A	—	8.1%	11.0 per 1K	$349
23	Valley Bend CDP	24	$251,300	—	3.8%	27.4 per 1K	N/A
24	Lubeck CDP	17	$199,900	—	11.8%	12.4 per 1K	N/A
25	Red Jacket CDP	8	$210,700	—	15.5%	31.3 per 1K	$317

Rankings by Category

Top 5 up-and-coming neighborhoods in Bridgeport for each growth-potential metric.

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 Unemployment

Lowest unemployment rate

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

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

Lowest Rent

Lowest median rent

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

Lowest Poverty

Lowest poverty rate

How We Identify Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods in Bridgeport

Up-and-coming neighborhoods are identified using a Growth Potential Score that evaluates five weighted categories. These areas are still affordable relative to the city average but show strong fundamentals that suggest improving conditions and future appreciation.

Affordability vs City Average: 30% weight
Walkability & Transit: 25% weight
Job Market (Unemployment): 20% weight
Safety: 15% weight
Environment (Air Quality): 10% weight

Neighborhoods that are priced below the city median home value score higher on affordability. Walkability reflects the Walk Score, indicating access to amenities on foot. A low unemployment rate signals a strong local economy. Safety is measured by violent crime rates per 1,000 residents. Air quality uses the EPA Air Quality Index (AQI), where lower values indicate cleaner air.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the most up-and-coming neighborhoods in Bridgeport?

The top up-and-coming neighborhoods in Bridgeport are: Brush Fork CDP, Institute CDP, Lavalette CDP, Holden CDP, Idamay CDP. These areas combine affordability, walkability, low unemployment, and improving conditions.

Which neighborhoods in Bridgeport are still affordable but improving?

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

Is Bridgeport a good place to buy property for appreciation?

Bridgeport has a median home value of $255,300, which is below the national average, suggesting room for appreciation. There are 25 neighborhoods showing growth potential based on affordability, walkability, and economic indicators.

Which up-and-coming neighborhoods in Bridgeport have the lowest unemployment?

Mineralwells CDP has the lowest unemployment rate among up-and-coming neighborhoods in Bridgeport at 1.0%. The national average is 3.7%.

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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