Bridgeport, Connecticut
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City Overview
As of 2009, Bridgeport's population is 136,695 people. Since 2000, it has had a population growth of -1.16 percent.
The median home cost in Bridgeport is $189,130. Home appreciation the last year has been -9.70 percent.
Compared to the rest of the country, Bridgeport's cost of living is 12.00% Higher than the U.S. average.
Bridgeport public schools spend $7,688 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $6,058. There are about 15 students per teacher in Bridgeport.
The unemployment rate in Bridgeport is 12.10 percent(U.S. avg. is 8.50%). Recent job growth is Negative. Bridgeport jobs have Decreased by 3.50 percent.
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People
The 2009 Bridgeport, CT, population is 136,695. There are 8,618 people per square mile (population density).
Family in Bridgeport, CT
The median age is 32.1. The US median is 37.6. 42.67% of people in Bridgeport, CT, are married. 10.22% are divorced.
The average household size is 2.68 people. 16.74% of people are married, with children. 17.77% have children, but are single.
Race in Bridgeport, CT
40.98% of people are white, 32.44% are black, 4.00% are asian, 0.52% are native american, and 21.81% claim 'Other'.
34.25% of the people in Bridgeport, CT, claim hispanic ethnicity (meaning 65.75% are non-hispanic).
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Health
There are 322 physicians per 100,000 population in Bridgeport, CT. The US average is 170.
Bridgeport, CT Health Index
Air quality in Bridgeport, CT is 18 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air, as reported by the EPA.
Water quality in Bridgeport, CT is 32 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). The EPA has a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators.
Superfund index is 30 on a scale to 100 (higher is better). This is upon the number and impact of EPA Superfund pollution sites in the county, including spending on the cleanup efforts.
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I agree with Johnny from Stratford.: I agree with Johnny of Stratford, CT....I was born and raised in Bridgeport and it will always be home, but when I come to visit, after a few days I'm ready to go back... (read more)Bridgeport is the armpit of New England: Bridgeport is the worst city in NE. The crime is terrible, the streets are dirty, and crack rules the city. To make matters worse, jackass Police Chief cut all special... (read more)Bridgeport is the armpit of New England: The streets are filthy, crime is awful and will be getting worse. The Police force has a horrible Chief who is cutting all the special operations ie. Narcotics, K9, and... (read more)Have an opinion about Bridgeport? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Bridgeport Click Here
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Economy
The unemployment rate in Bridgeport, CT, is 12.10%, with job growth of -3.50%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be 20.90%.
Bridgeport, CT Taxes
Bridgeport, CT,sales tax rate is 6.00%. Income tax is 4.50%.
Bridgeport, CT Income and Salaries
The income per capita is $17,301, which includes all adults and children. The median household income is $37,325.
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| Unemployment Rate | 12.10% | 8.50% |
| Recent Job Growth | -3.50% | -3.10% |
| Future Job Growth | 20.90% | 26.40% |
| Sales Taxes | 6.00% | 6.00% |
| Income Taxes | 4.50% | 5.02% |
| Income per Cap. | $17,301 | $24,020 |
| Household Income | $37,325 | $44,684 |
| ESTIMATED HOUSEHOLDS BY HOUSEHOLD INCOME | | |
| Income Less Than 15K | 21.62% | 13.64% |
| Income between 15K and 25K | 13.38% | 11.21% |
| Income between 25K and 35K | 12.60% | 11.46% |
| Income between 35K and 50K | 16.62% | 15.84% |
| Income between 50K and 75K | 17.59% | 19.28% |
| Income between 75K and 100K | 8.79% | 11.53% |
| Income between 100K and 150K | 6.82% | 10.70% |
| Income between 150K and 250K | 2.07% | 4.43% |
| Income between 250K and 500K | 0.44% | 1.31% |
| Income greater than 500K | 0.08% | 0.61% |
| POPULATION BY OCCUPATION | | |
| Management, Business, and Financial Operations | 7.84% | 13.61% |
| Professional and Related Occupations | 13.67% | 20.24% |
| Service | 21.67% | 14.75% |
| Sales and Office | 27.77% | 26.74% |
| Farming, Fishing, and Forestry | 0.11% | 0.74% |
| Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance | 9.44% | 9.48% |
| Production, Transportation, and Material Moving | 19.51% | 14.44% |
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Housing
The median home value in Bridgeport, CT, is $189,130. Home appreciation is -9.70% over the last year. The median age of Bridgeport, CT, real estate is 54 years.
Bridgeport, CT Apartments and Rentals
Renters make up 52.99% of the Bridgeport, CT, population. 7.52% of houses and apartments in Bridgeport, CT, are unoccupied (vacancy rate).
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Response to Jose 2006: So why are you still living here???? The beauty about life is having options, right? I have lived here 17 years and unfortunately I read this message about two and half... (read more)Bridgeport,CT is not a city to consider moving to: I am a native of Bridgeport, CT-born & raised, recently located to Seymour, CT.
Bridgeport,CT has a high crime rate, it's very costly to live there, and has an awful... (read more)Fairfield, CT: Fairfield CT and Fairfield County in CT is an extremely expensive place to live.That is why we are looking to relocate for our retirement. We would like nothing more... (read more)Have an opinion about Bridgeport? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Bridgeport Click Here
| Median Home Age | 54 | 27 |
| Median Home Cost | $189,130 | $202,300 |
| Home Appreciation | -9.70% | -4.60% |
| Homes Owned | 39.57% | 64.07% |
| Housing Vacant | 7.52% | 14.48% |
| Homes Rented | 52.99% | 21.45% |
| Property Tax Rate | $15.07 | $13.28 |
| OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING UNITS BY VALUE | | |
| Less Than $20,000 | 1.79% | 3.01% |
| $20,000 to $39,999 | 3.20% | 4.37% |
| $40,000 to $59,999 | 5.03% | 5.74% |
| $60,000 to $79,999 | 5.05% | 7.07% |
| $80,000 to $99,999 | 5.50% | 8.41% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 20.84% | 19.74% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 23.70% | 14.06% |
| $200,000 to $299,999 | 28.61% | 16.59% |
| $300,000 to $399,999 | 4.13% | 8.21% |
| $400,000 to $499,999 | 1.07% | 4.53% |
| $500,000 to $749,999 | 0.81% | 4.75% |
| $1,000,000 or more | 0.13% | 1.86% |
| HOUSING UNITS BY YEAR STRUCTURE BUILT | | |
| 1999 to October 2005 | 3.64% | 10.15% |
| 1995 to 1998 | 1.58% | 6.69% |
| 1990 to 1994 | 1.82% | 6.70% |
| 1980 to 1989 | 7.04% | 14.75% |
| 1970 to 1979 | 10.40% | 17.11% |
| 1960 to 1969 | 11.51% | 12.78% |
| 1950 to 1959 | 18.68% | 11.64% |
| 1940 to 1949 | 15.75% | 6.64% |
| 1939 or Earlier | 29.58% | 13.55% |
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Crime
Bridgeport, CT, violent crime, on a scale from 1 (low crime) to 10, is 8. Violent crime is composed of four offenses: murder and nonnegligent manslaughter, forcible rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. The US average is 3.
Bridgeport, CT, property crime, on a scale from 1 (low) to 10, is 6. Property crime includes the offenses of burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The object of the theft-type offenses is the taking of money or property, but there is no force or threat of force against the victims. The US average is 3.
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re: Bridgeport worst place to live in ct - 8/19/20: If you don't like Bridgeport but still want a city life, New Haven is the best place to go. I was born and raised in CT and lived in Bpt for 3 years until I graduated... (read more)Bridgeport worst place to live in ct: I HAVE LIVED HERE ALL MY LIFE AND IM 33 YEARS OLD.THIS CITY IS HIGH IN CRIME THE PEOPLE ARE RUDE.MOST OF THE KIDS ARE BAD.THE STREETS ARE DIRTY AND MOST OF THE CITY... (read more)worst city: Bridgeport is one of the most crime infested cities, to top it off The whole freakin state is krupt, Bridgeport is one of the cheaper places to live in Fairfield County... (read more)Have an opinion about Bridgeport? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Bridgeport Click Here
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Climate
Bridgeport, CT, gets 42 inches of rain per year. The US average is 37. Snowfall is 27 inches. The average US city gets 25 inches of snow per year. The number of days with any measurable precipitation is 118.
On average, there are 175 sunny days per year in Bridgeport, CT. The July high is around 82 degrees. The January low is 23. Our comfort index, which is based on humidity during the hot months, is a 45 out of 100, where higher is more comfortable. The US average on the comfort index is 44.
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Education
Bridgeport, CT, schools spend $7,688 per student. There are 15 pupils per teacher, 614 students per librarian, and 542 children per counselor in Bridgeport, CT schools.
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I agree with Johnny from Stratford.: I agree with Johnny of Stratford, CT....I was born and raised in Bridgeport and it will always be home, but when I come to visit, after a few days I'm ready to go back... (read more)Bridgeport is the armpit of New England: Bridgeport is the worst city in NE. The crime is terrible, the streets are dirty, and crack rules the city. To make matters worse, jackass Police Chief cut all special... (read more)Bridgeport is the armpit of New England: The streets are filthy, crime is awful and will be getting worse. The Police force has a horrible Chief who is cutting all the special operations ie. Narcotics, K9, and... (read more)Have an opinion about Bridgeport? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Bridgeport Click Here
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Transportation
The average one-way commute in Bridgeport, CT, takes 28 minutes. 66% of commuters drive their own car alone. 19% carpool with others. 9% take mass transit and 1% work from home.
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i think....: plI think b-port is a great oace to... (read more)Nice place: Have been there for quite a... (read more)re: Bridgeport worst place to live in ct - 8/19/20: If you don't like Bridgeport but still want a city life, New Haven is the best place to go. I was born and raised in CT and lived in Bpt for 3 years until I graduated... (read more)Have an opinion about Bridgeport? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Bridgeport Click Here
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Cost of Living
Our cost of living indices are based on a US average of 100. An amount below 100 means Bridgeport, CT is cheaper than the US average. A cost of living index above 100 means Bridgeport, CT is more expensive.
Overall, Bridgeport, CT cost of living is 112.00.
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Response to Jose 2006: So why are you still living here???? The beauty about life is having options, right? I have lived here 17 years and unfortunately I read this message about two and half... (read more)Bridgeport,CT is not a city to consider moving to: I am a native of Bridgeport, CT-born & raised, recently located to Seymour, CT.
Bridgeport,CT has a high crime rate, it's very costly to live there, and has an awful... (read more)Fairfield, CT: Fairfield CT and Fairfield County in CT is an extremely expensive place to live.That is why we are looking to relocate for our retirement. We would like nothing more... (read more)Have an opinion about Bridgeport? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Bridgeport Click Here
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70.14% of the people in Bridgeport, CT are religious, meaning they affiliate with a religion. 49.16% are Catholic; 9.57% are Protestant; 0.32% are LDS; 5.00% are another Christian faith; 4.40% in Bridgeport, CT are Jewish; 0.03% are an eastern faith; 1.67% affilitates with Islam.
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I agree with Johnny from Stratford.: I agree with Johnny of Stratford, CT....I was born and raised in Bridgeport and it will always be home, but when I come to visit, after a few days I'm ready to go back... (read more)Bridgeport is the armpit of New England: Bridgeport is the worst city in NE. The crime is terrible, the streets are dirty, and crack rules the city. To make matters worse, jackass Police Chief cut all special... (read more)Bridgeport is the armpit of New England: The streets are filthy, crime is awful and will be getting worse. The Police force has a horrible Chief who is cutting all the special operations ie. Narcotics, K9, and... (read more)Have an opinion about Bridgeport? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Bridgeport Click Here
| Percent Religious | 70.14% | 50.03% |
| Catholic | 49.16% | 21.92% |
| Protestant | 9.57% | 19.12% |
| LDS | 0.32% | 1.57% |
| Baptist | 1.78% | 8.16% |
| Episcopalian | 3.08% | 8.12% |
| Pentecostal | 0.91% | 1.89% |
| Lutheran | 1.27% | 2.81% |
| Methodist | 1.79% | 3.84% |
| Presbyterian | 0.74% | 1.33% |
| Other Christian | 5.00% | 4.66% |
| Jewish | 4.40% | 2.16% |
| Eastern | 0.03% | 0.05% |
| Islam | 1.67% | 0.54% |
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51.35% of the people in Bridgeport, CT are registered as Democrats. 47.29% are registered Republican. Remaining are independent: 1.36%.
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re: Bridgeport worst place to live in ct - 8/19/20: If you don't like Bridgeport but still want a city life, New Haven is the best place to go. I was born and raised in CT and lived in Bpt for 3 years until I graduated... (read more)Bridgeport worst place to live in ct: I HAVE LIVED HERE ALL MY LIFE AND IM 33 YEARS OLD.THIS CITY IS HIGH IN CRIME THE PEOPLE ARE RUDE.MOST OF THE KIDS ARE BAD.THE STREETS ARE DIRTY AND MOST OF THE CITY... (read more)worst city: Bridgeport is one of the most crime infested cities, to top it off The whole freakin state is krupt, Bridgeport is one of the cheaper places to live in Fairfield County... (read more)Have an opinion about Bridgeport? Leave a commentTo See All SperlingViews for Bridgeport Click Here
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