Bridgeport, Chicago, IL Area Guide

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Bridgeport Area Facts

  • Bridgeport has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Bridgeport crime rates are 60% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Bridgeport is 6% higher than the Chicago average
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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Bridgeport? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Bosley Park
      McGuane Park
      Humbert Park
      John Wilson Park
      Healy School Park
      Henry C. Palmisano Park
      Donovan Park
      Sintic Park

      Entertainment

      Zhou B Art Center
      Bridgeport Art Center
      Digital Art Demo Space
      Guaranteed Rate Field
      Heritage Museum of Asian Art
      Cermak Road Bridge
      Chinese American Museum of Chicago
      Chicago Art Department

      Food & Drink

      Martinez Grocery Taqueria
      Bernice's Tavern
      Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar
      Dunkin'
      Subway
      Wingstop
      McDonald's
      Little Caesars

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Bridgeport? Of all people who commute, 22.9% take public transportation in Bridgeport.
      Drive to Work
      47%

      27% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      23%

      14% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Bridgeport? The cost of living in Bridgeport is 121/100 - which is 25% higher than Illinois.
      Bridgeport
      121

      21% more expensive than average

      Chicago
      114

      14% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Bridgeport? Bridgeport crime rates are 1,606, which are 21% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,606 per 100k people

      30% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 63  

      30% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      10%

      Year over year crime is up

      B- Employment

      What is the median income in Bridgeport? The median income in Bridgeport is $56,947 which is 4% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $56,9473% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $29,700equal to the US average
      Unemployment rate
      4%

      5% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Bridgeport a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Thorek Memorial Hospital
      La Rabida Children's Hospital
      Ascension Resurrection Medical Center
      Advocate Illinois Masonic Hospital
      Ascension Saint Mary Hospital
      Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital
      Thorek Memorial Hospital Andersonville (formerly Methodist Hospital of Chicago)
      Loretto Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Osco Drug
      Walgreens
      Walgreens
      Osco Drug

      Doctors

      AMITA Sage Medical Group
      Crystal Optical
      Athletico Physical Therapy
      Physicians Immediate Care
      Town & Country Pediatrics
      Dr. Kenneth Brocker
      Dr. Spencer & Dr. Blount-Odum
      Dr. Wanda Sygieda

      B Housing

      What are Bridgeport home prices? Bridgeport home prices are $333,879 - which is 91% higher than Illinois
      Median home value
      $333,87981% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,06212% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      49%

      24% lower than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Bridgeport have good schools? The Bridgeport graduation rate is 76% - which is 10% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      76%

      8% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      38%

      22% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      D User Ratings

      Is Bridgeport a good place to live? Bridgeport has an overall rating of 54% from 4 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      54%

      4 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      54%

      4 total surveys

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