Bridgeport is a very small town located in the state of New York. With a population of 1,389 people and two associated neighborhoods, Bridgeport is the 690th largest community in New York.Unlike some towns where white-collar or blue-collar occupations dominate the local economy, Bridgeport is neither predominantly one nor the other. Instead, it has a mixed workforce of both white- and blue-collar jobs. Overall, Bridgeport is a town of sales and office workers, professionals, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Bridgeport who work in sales jobs (10.72%), office and administrative support (9.92%), and management occupations (8.96%). Because of many things, Bridgeport is a great place for families with children to consider. First of all, many other families with children live here, making Bridgeport a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families, as well as find family-oriented services and community. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic values. With regard to real estate, Bridgeport has a high rate of owner-occupied single family homes, which tends to reflect stability in the local community. Finally, Bridgeport’s overall crime rate ranks among the lowest in the country, making it one of the safest places to raise a family. Residents will find that the town is relatively quiet. This is because it is not over-populated, and it has fewer college students, renters, and young children - all of whom can be noisy at times. So, if you're looking for a relatively peaceful place to live, Bridgeport is worth considering. As is often the case in a small town, Bridgeport doesn't have a public transportation system that people use for their commute.The population of Bridgeport overall has a level of education that is slightly above the US average for all US cities and towns of 21.84%. Of adults 25 and older in Bridgeport, 23.20% have at least a bachelor's degree. The per capita income in Bridgeport in 2022 was $23,215, which is low income relative to New York and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $92,860 for a family of four. However, Bridgeport contains both very wealthy and poor people as well. The people who call Bridgeport home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Bridgeport residents report their race to be White, followed by Asian. Important ancestries of people in Bridgeport include Irish, Russian, German, English, and Syrian. The most common language spoken in Bridgeport is English. Other important languages spoken here include Polish and Chinese.
