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Bridgeport, Pennsylvania is 14 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. It is in Montgomery county. The town is part of the Philadelphia metro area. The population of Bridgeport is 4,371.
In Bridgeport, about 38% 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 town.
In 2000, Bridgeport had a median family income of $44,292. Notably, Bridgeport is home to a disproportionate number of well-off single people.
The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from Bridgeport.
Of the housing in Bridgeport, approximately 50% is occupied by their owners. The average age of homes in the town is noticeably higher than in other similarly-sized communities. Bridgeport offers a good supply of small apartments.
In Bridgeport, 84% of commuters drive to work. The layout of the town makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. Bridgeport offers good access to public transportation.
Bridgeport strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):
| Category | Trophy | |
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| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 2% |  |
| Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers) | Top 4% | |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 9% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 14% | |
| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 16% | |
Comparing Bridgeport to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Pennsylvania (State):
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| Well-Paid Single Men | | |
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| People Living Alone | | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Violent Crime | | |
| Low Property Crime | | |
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