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Bridgeport

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  • C+
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Illinois
  • 8 reviews
    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      C+
    2. Crime & Safety
      NG
    3. Housing
      B+
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      C+
    6. Diversity
      C+
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      A
    10. Health & Fitness
      B-
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B-
    12. Commute
      B-
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    Bridgeport is a town in Illinois with a population of 1,715. Bridgeport is in Lawrence County. Living in Bridgeport offers residents a suburban rural mix feel and most residents own their homes. Many retirees live in Bridgeport and residents tend to be conservative.
    Population
    1,715

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $62,500
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $543
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban Rural Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      36%
    • Own
      64%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    NG
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      —
      282.7
    • Murder
      —
      6.1
    • Rape
      —
      40.7
    • Robbery
      —
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      —
      500.1
    • Theft
      —
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      —
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      2%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      3%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      41%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      41%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      13%
      13%

    Working in Bridgeport

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $43,295
    National
    $55,322
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      Bridgeport Reviews

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      My experince is ok. Bridgeport is a pretty small town and has your average everyday people within the city. News does travel really fsat.
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      The best Fair around! Our fair week is a blast! Demolition derbies, mud bogs, motocross, horse competitions, and much more!
      Bridgeport is a small town. When passing people on the road you always get a friendly smile or wave of the hand.