Neighborhood
- Public SchoolsC+
- Crime & SafetyC
- HousingD+
- NightlifeA
- Good for FamiliesB
- DiversityA+
- JobsC-
- WeatherC+
- Cost of LivingC
- Health & FitnessB+
- Outdoor ActivitiesA-
- CommuteA
Real Estate
Median Home Value
$304,054
National
$184,700Median Rent
$980
National
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Bridgeport Rankings
Niche ranks thousands of neighborhoods based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Residents
Diversity
A+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$50,637
National
$55,322Families with Children
26%
Top Public Schools Serving Bridgeport
Bridgeport Reviews
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Bridgeport feels like a very safe place, there are many popular stereotypical restaurants you will see there and they are all recommended! I have lived in Bridgeport for most of my life and attended my elementary years there and the environments are accepting to say at the most, I really love this neighborhood.
Percs are parks, low density mix of single owner homes and 3-6 flats.A stable neighborhood. Street cleaning and other services are above average for most Chicago neighborhoods I have lived in. Between businesses along Halsted St and a large strip mall to the west you can shop for everything you need without leaving Bridgeport. Including a large resale shop.We have a cool art and performance space always doing so something great.
Top Bridgeport demographic is Chinese. They are really good neighbors and theIr children are upstanding.
CONS : Choose your block and area wisely. There are lots of City employees that are BAD neighbors.They are protected by the alderman and police and complaints go unanswered. They bully neighbors.
Avoid 3200-3400 Block of Lituanica. Look at the AirBnB map. There are 20+ rentals within 3 blocks that have attracted bad people. Shootings, loud late partying, hennessy bottles smashed on the street. AirBnb has ruined this area.
Good Luck.
Top Bridgeport demographic is Chinese. They are really good neighbors and theIr children are upstanding.
CONS : Choose your block and area wisely. There are lots of City employees that are BAD neighbors.They are protected by the alderman and police and complaints go unanswered. They bully neighbors.
Avoid 3200-3400 Block of Lituanica. Look at the AirBnB map. There are 20+ rentals within 3 blocks that have attracted bad people. Shootings, loud late partying, hennessy bottles smashed on the street. AirBnb has ruined this area.
Good Luck.
I’ve lived in Bridgeport on and off my whole life. It’s really one of the last great classic Chicago neighborhoods close to the Loop. It’s diverse, affordable, relatively safe, and has interesting architecture. There is ample green space (check out the Quarry or Armour Square Park) and neighbors talk to you here. It used to be that Bridgeport was primarily working class and less diverse; however, the influx of hipsters, artists, college students, and yuppies — as well as the expansion of Chinatown — has really made Bridgeport an eclectic place to live. I, for one, welcome the change and look forward to seeing what type of neighborhood is cultivated from these new interactions.
One last word: Bridgeport is South of Madison, which I’ve always thought a good thing. However, being that the South Side has always had a grittier connotation I do feel like the neighborhood attracts newcomers who are a bit edgier. Once again, I appreciate this fact.
One last word: Bridgeport is South of Madison, which I’ve always thought a good thing. However, being that the South Side has always had a grittier connotation I do feel like the neighborhood attracts newcomers who are a bit edgier. Once again, I appreciate this fact.