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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.
In Bridgeport, about 53% of adults are married.
In 2000, Bridgeport had a median family income of $42,337.
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.
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.
In Bridgeport, 95% of commuters drive to work. It's harder to live without a car in Bridgeport than most towns its size.
Comparing Bridgeport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in New York (State):
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