At a Glance
Median Income
$79,247
$37,298 per capita
Home Value
$303,800
Zillow: $347,388
Median Rent
$1,468/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
284/100K
1,964/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
43.1%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
24.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
271 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+
3.5 / 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 $79,247 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,298. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 28,922 business establishments, including 2,054 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgeport is $303,800 , 8% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $347,388. Median rent is $1,468/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Bridgeport reports 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,964/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
43.1% of adults in Bridgeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(28% above the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgeport has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 271 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population5,085
Median Age31.2 yrs
Density7,705/mi²
Male / Female56% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans1.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,247
Per Capita$37,298
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$110,422M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,700
Housing
A+
Home Value$303,800
Rent$1,468
Ownership45.9%
Zillow$347,388
Housing Units2,206
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent284/100K
Property1,964/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault196/100K
Burglary349/100K
Health
Obesity34.1%
Diabetes13.5%
Smoking24.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death5,470/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days271/yr
Rain50.7 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation111 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+43.1%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+19.5%
School Score7.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute22 min
Broadband89.3%
Internet Speed255 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries37
Did You Know?
Bridgeport was founded in 1800.
The median home in Bridgeport was built in 1954.
20.1% work from home.
The nearest airport is Philadelphia International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 255 Mbps.
There are 2,054 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 51 fatal vehicle crashes.
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