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Bridgeport, OH


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Bridgeport, Ohio

Bridgeport, Ohio is 46 miles SW of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is in Belmont county. The village is part of the Wheeling metro area. The population of Bridgeport is 2,186.

The People and Families of Bridgeport

In Bridgeport, about 49% of adults are married. Adults in Bridgeport are more likely than in most places to live alone. There are a lot of singles in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bridgeport had a median family income of $33,231.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Bridgeport.

Bridgeport Housing

Of the housing in Bridgeport, approximately 64% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the village is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Bridgeport offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in the village are lower than most places in Ohio. Property taxes in Bridgeport are low by Ohio standards.

Commuting

In Bridgeport, 94% of commuters drive to work. The village offers good access to public transportation. Bridgeport features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBridgeport Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyBridgeport Affordability of Property Taxes
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Bridgeport Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 7%Bridgeport Short Commute Times

Comparative Profile of Bridgeport, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population89
Female Share of the Population78
Racial Diversity78
Senior Citizens68
Well-Paid Single Women63
Well-Paid Single Men42
Male Share of the Population43
Children Under 5 Years Old32

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size22
Portion of People Married22

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty32
People in Middle Class or Better31
Median Family Income31

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use1010
Short Commute Times910
Walking and Biking to Work54
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
People Living Alone910
Affordability of Rents910
Affordability of Property Taxes810
Seasonal and Vacation Housing34
Housing Recently Built22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime77
Low Property Crime67
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