Because of many things, Bridgeport is a very good place for families to consider. With an enviable combination of good schools, low crime, college-educated neighbors who tend to support education because of their own experiences, and a high rate of home ownership in predominantly single-family properties, Bridgeport really has some of the features that families look for when choosing a good community to raise children. Is Bridgeport perfect? Of course not, and if you like frenetic nightlife, it will be far from your cup of tea. But overall this is a solid community, with many things to recommend it as a family-friendly place to live.
Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Bridgeport is worth considering.
As is often the case in a small town, Bridgeport doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.
The education level of Bridgeport citizens is a little higher than the average for US cities and towns: 23.20% of adults in Bridgeport have at least a bachelor's degree.
The per capita income in Bridgeport in 2022 was $23,215, which is low income relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $92,860 for a family of four. However, Bridgeport contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.
The people who call Bridgeport home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Bridgeport residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Bridgeport include Irish, Russian, German, English, and Syrian.
The most common language spoken in Bridgeport is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Chinese.
