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Bridgeport, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Lawrence County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,819 Population 1,700/sq mi density
$50,284 Median Income $25,787 per capita
$57,500 Home Value $97,250 Zillow
$694 Median Rent 23.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
279 Violent Crime/100K 1,346 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$50,284 median income, 7.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,500 home value, $694/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
279 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Bridgeport, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$50,284
33% below
$25,787 per capita
Home Value
$57,500
80% below
Zillow: $97,250
Median Rent
$694/mo
40% below
23.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
279/100K
27% below
1,346/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.3%
64% below
87.6% high school+
Unemployment
7.1%
97% above
14.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Bridgeport Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Bridgeport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
67%
Home Value
20%
Rent
60%
Poverty
117%
Bachelor's
36%
Unemployment
197%
Crime
73%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Bridgeport a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Bridgeport residents earn a median household income of $50,284 , which is 33% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,787. The unemployment rate stands at 7.1% (97% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 258 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Bridgeport is $57,500 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $97,250. Median rent is $694/month, with 23.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.

Safety & Crime

Bridgeport reports 279 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 27% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,346/100K.

Education

12.3% of adults in Bridgeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (64% below the national average). 87.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Bridgeport has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population1,819
Median Age35.2 yrs
Density1,700/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

C+
Median Income$50,284
Per Capita$25,787
Unemployment7.1%
Poverty14.5%
County GDP$661M
Avg Weekly Wage$984

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,500
Rent$694
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$97,250
Housing Units940
Rent Burden23.9%

Crime

F
Violent279/100K
Property1,346/100K

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes12.0%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death9,521/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation453 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+12.3%
High School+87.6%
Graduate+3.4%
School Score5.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 21%
Commute23 min
Broadband92.1%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Bridgeport was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Lawrenceville-Vincennes International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.460 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.