Black Rock, Bridgeport, CT
Living in Black Rock
Bikeability70
Walkability66
Commute36
Public Transit77
Affordability97
Public Safety51
Airports60
Hospitals30
Colleges91
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools14
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
15kPopulation+1k (2010–19)
36 y Median Age
-College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
55%Family Households+5% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years32%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years18%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black18%
Caucasian46%
Hispanic or Latino28%
Multiracial3%
Other1%
Education
Households
Family household55%
Householder living alone30%
Householder not living alone15%
Economy
$66kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
82%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K22%
$25K to $49K18%
$50K to $74K15%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector74%
Self-employed7%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van80%
Public transportation12%
Taxicab<1%
Walked3%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$249kMedian Home Value-$53k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$1.2kMedian Monthly Rent+$236 (2010–19)
32%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached28%
Multiple units16%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197911%
Built 1960 to 196910%
Built 1950 to 195910%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier39%
Home Value
Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K11%
$250K to $299K7%
$300K to $399K27%
$400K to $499K7%
$500K to $749K13%
$750K to $999K6%
$1M to $1.49M1%
$1.5M to $1.99M1%
$2M or more1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity14%
Fuel oil, kerosene14%
LP gas2%
Utility gas69%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Black Rock
United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27
Property Crime in Black Rock
United States48
Connecticut28
Bridgeport Metro Area28
Fairfield County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (75%)(22%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton76%
Donald Trump21%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | 4 | 9 |
| Feb | 30 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 38 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 48 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 43 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 33 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Black Rock
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding39
Hurricane Force Winds3
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Black Rock, Bridgeport, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Black Rock, Bridgeport, CT
St Ann Academy
0 miles, N
Fusion Academy Ff: Fairfield
1 miles, NW
Great Beginnings Montessori School
1 miles, SW
Fairfield College Preparatory
2 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Black Rock, Bridgeport, CT
Fairfield University
2 miles, W
University of Bridgeport
2 miles, NE
Sacred Heart University
5 miles, N
University of New Haven
17 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Black Rock, Bridgeport, CT
St Vincent's Medical Center
3 miles, N
Southwest Connecticut Mental Health
4 miles, NE
Bridgeport Hospital
4 miles, NE
Norwalk Hospital
11 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Black Rock, Bridgeport, CT
Tweed-New Haven Airport
19 miles, NE
Long Island MacArthur Airport
26 miles, S
Westchester County Airport
26 miles, W
Laguardia Airport
43 miles, SW