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Bridgeport, WA


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Bridgeport, Washington

Bridgeport, Washington is 104 miles N of Yakima, Washington (center to center) and 126 miles E of Seattle, Washington. It is in Douglas county. The population of the city is 2,059.

The People and Families of Bridgeport

In Bridgeport, about 60% of adults are married. Bridgeport, compared to the great majority of similar-sized cities, is characterized by married couples rather than single adults. The size of households in the city is larger than most. Kids are seemingly everywhere in Bridgeport.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Bridgeport had a median family income of $26,086.

Bridgeport Housing

Of the housing in Bridgeport, approximately 60% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments. Rents in Bridgeport are lower than most places in Washington. Property taxes in the city are low by Washington standards.

Commuting

In Bridgeport, 87% of commuters drive to work.

Of Note

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 3%trophyBridgeport Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. State)
Top 7%Bridgeport Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Bridgeport, WA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity86
Senior Citizens12
Well-Paid Single Men11
Female Share of the Population11
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married99

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults21
Median Family Income11
People Above Poverty11
People in Middle Class or Better11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use74
Working at Home63
Short Commute Times55
Walking and Biking to Work32

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals108
Seasonal and Vacation Housing89
Affordability of Rents710
Affordability of Property Taxes610
Housing Recently Built64
People Living Alone22
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