Bridgeport, CT

Living in Bridgeport

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Bikeability 66
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Walkability 65
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 75
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Affordability 50
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Public Safety 51
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Airports 58
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 95
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Schools 5
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Residents

146k Population +3.1k (2010–19)
34  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
19% College-Educated +3% (2010–19)
63% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over5%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black32%
Caucasian20%
Hispanic or Latino41%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school24%
High school graduate33%
Some College25%
Bachelor's degree12%
Graduate degree7%

Households

Family household63%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income +$5.6k (2010–19)
78% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
83% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K10%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector75%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance11%
Factory and transportation15%
Mgt, science, and arts24%
Military<1%
Sales and office20%
Service30%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van82%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation11%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$175k Median Home Value -$61k (2010–19)
4% Built 2000 or Later
$961 Median Monthly Rent +$148 (2010–19)
36% Owner-Occupied -3% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached6%
1 unit, detached27%
Multiple units18%
Mobile home<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 19799%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195913%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier40%

Home Value

Less than $50K6%
$50K to $99K11%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K27%
$200K to $249K17%
$250K to $299K10%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene18%
LP gas2%
Utility gas63%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Bridgeport

United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27

Property Crime in Bridgeport

United States48
Connecticut28
Bridgeport Metro Area28
Fairfield County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (69%)(29%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton70%
Donald Trump27%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 4 9
Feb 31 3 9
Mar 39 4 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 44 4 1
Dec 34 4 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Bridgeport

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding61
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding39
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Bridgeport, CT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Bridgeport, CT

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Colleges

Colleges near Bridgeport, CT

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Fairfield University
4 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Bridgeport, CT

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Bridgeport Hospital
2 miles, E
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Griffin Hospital
12 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Bridgeport, CT

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Laguardia Airport
45 miles, SW