Bridgeton, MO

Bridgeton, Missouri

Introduction to Bridgeton, Missouri

Bridgeton, Missouri, in St. Louis county, is located 3 miles E of St. Charles, Missouri (center to center) and is 11 miles NW of St. Louis, Missouri. The city is located in the Saint Louis metropolitan area and has a population of 15,550.

Bridgeton History

The area was traveled by Etienne de Véniard de Bourgmont in 1724. This trail later became the main route between St. Charles and St. Louis. The Spanish controlled the place in 1768, and the Americans took over after 1804. Bridgeton was originally platted in 1794. It was then known as Marais des Liards. The city of Bridgeton was chartered in 1843.

Bridgeton and nearby Attractions

• Gentry County Park
• Missouri Historical Society Museum
• Bridgeton Crossing Family Aquatic Park
• Berry Hill Golf Course

Things To Do In Bridgeton

Tourists in Bridgeton can pay a visit to the Missouri Historical Society Museum in order to learn more about the past of Missouri. A wide variety of recreational facilities are offered in the local parks including Appletree Park, Riverwoods Park, and Gentry County Park. One can also visit the Bridgeton Crossing Family Aquatic Park with family and friends. The Berry Hill Golf Course is the ideal destination for golf lovers.

Bridgeton Transportation

Lambert-St Louis International Airport is a short distance away from Bridgeton.

Bridgeton Higher Education

Higher education institutes near Bridgeton include the Maryville University of Saint Louis, Saint Louis Community College-Florissant Valley, University of Missouri-St Louis, and Washington University.

High Points

Bridgeton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

Category	Trophy
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State)	Top 9%
Public Transportation Use (vs. State)	Top 10%
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 10%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State)	Top 10%
Median Family Income (vs. State)	Top 12%
People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State)	Top 14%
College Educated Adults (vs. State)	Top 15%
Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State)	Top 15%

Comparative Profile of Bridgeton, MO

Comparing Bridgeton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Senior Citizens
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Housing Recently Built
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Affordability of Rents
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals

Crime

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime

Bridgeton Almanac

Bridgeton Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Bridgeton Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Bridgeton, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Bridgeton Hospitals

SSM DEPAUL HEALTH CENTER
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
12303 DEPAUL DRIVE
(314) 344-6000
Emergency Service: Yes

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Bridgeton Colleges

(List of All Missouri Colleges)

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