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Bridgeport, NY


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Bridgeport, New York

Bridgeport, New York is 11 miles NE of Syracuse, New York (center to center) and 147 miles E of Buffalo, New York. It is in Onondaga county. The town is part of the Syracuse metro area. The population of Bridgeport is 1,665.

The People and Families of Bridgeport

In Bridgeport, about 53% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bridgeport had a median family income of $42,337.

Political Inclinations

Among Bridgeport political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $250. The Democratic party attracted the largest share of donations from the town.

Bridgeport Housing

Of the housing in Bridgeport, approximately 71% is occupied by their owners. The town offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Bridgeport are lower than most places in New York. Property taxes in the town are low by New York standards.

Commuting

In Bridgeport, 95% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Bridgeport than most towns its size.

High Points

Bridgeport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in New York):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 8%Bridgeport Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Bridgeport, NY

Comparing Bridgeport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population89
Well-Paid Single Men74
Well-Paid Single Women63
Age of the Population55
Racial Diversity42
Senior Citizens45
Children Under 5 Years Old44
Female Share of the Population32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size86
Portion of People Married55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better75
Median Family Income63
People Above Poverty53
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times67
Working at Home54
Walking and Biking to Work32
Public Transportation Use21

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals109
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Rents610
Housing Recently Built68
Seasonal and Vacation Housing55
Affordability of Property Taxes29
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