Bridgeton, MO

Bridgeton is a city located in St. Louis County, Missouri, United States. As of the 2010 census, the population was 10,898. It is part of the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area.

The history of Bridgeton can be traced back to 1818 when William and Elizabeth Bridgeman purchased a tract of land from the government for $1 per acre. The Bridgemans were among the first settlers in what would become Bridgeton and laid out streets and plots for homes. The town began to grow rapidly after the completion of the Hannibal and St. Joseph Railroad in 1854 which made it easier for people to get here from other parts of Missouri and Illinois. By 1880, Bridgeton had a population of 2,000 and by 1900 it had reached its peak with a population of 4,500 residents. However, due to economic problems throughout the country during this time period many businesses closed their doors including the railroad which led to a decline in population by 1920s to 3,000 residents.

Since then there has been an increase in population as more families have moved into Bridgeton looking for affordable housing options close to jobs and schools. Today there are over 10,000 residents living in Bridgeton making it one of the most populous cities in St Louis County.

One reason why Bridgeton has seen such an increase in population is because it offers many affordable housing options including single family homes as well as apartments that are perfect for young professionals or families with children who are just starting out on their own lives. Additionally, there are plenty of amenities available within walking distance including grocery stores restaurants banks etc.. so whether you're looking for something small like a convenience store or something larger like a mall there's always something close by that you can enjoy .

Real estate prices vary greatly depending on where you live within Bridgeton but on average homes here cost around $100K which is much cheaper than surrounding areas such as Florissant or Hazelwood which have average home prices around $200K-$300K . This affordability makes Bridgeton an ideal place to live if you're looking for something close to work or school without having to spend too much money each month .

In addition to real estate prices there are also taxes that vary depending on where you live within Bridgeton but typically they range from 2%-4%. This means that even if your home doesn't sell right away you'll still end up saving money over time since your property taxes will be lower than if you lived somewhere else within St Louis County . Overall I think real estate is one of the best investments someone can make since it provides both short-term financial stability as well as long-term growth potential .