At a Glance
Median Income
$58,971
$24,044 per capita
Home Value
$113,300
Zillow: $242,320
Median Rent
$1,297/mo
33.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
805/100K
3,982/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
7.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.4%
12.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F
246 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Bridgeport a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Bridgeport residents earn a median household income of $58,971 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,044. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,356 business establishments, including 596 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgeport is $113,300 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $242,320. Median rent is $1,297/month, with 33.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.
Safety & Crime
Bridgeport reports 805 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 112% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,982/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Bridgeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(46% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgeport has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 49.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population1,320
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density684/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$58,971
Per Capita$24,044
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty7.3%
County GDP$14,680M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,175
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,300
Rent$1,297
Ownership87.4%
Zillow$242,320
Housing Units605
Rent Burden33.3%
Crime
F
Violent805/100K
Property3,982/100K
Health
Obesity36.4%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking12.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death8,898/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain49.9 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation385 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+11.7%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 39%
Commute27 min
Broadband93.2%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries21
Did You Know?
The median home in Bridgeport was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Syracuse Hancock International (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.449 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 596 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 22 fatal vehicle crashes.