West Side, Bridgeport, CT
Living in West Side
Bikeability72
Walkability71
Commute45
Public Transit77
Affordability100
Public Safety49
Airports60
Hospitals30
Colleges92
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
38kPopulation+2.5k (2010–19)
34 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
-College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
60%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years33%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years16%
75 years and over4%
Diversity
Asian6%
Black31%
Caucasian17%
Hispanic or Latino44%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%
Education
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone32%
Householder not living alone7%
Economy
$40kMedian Household Income+$5.7k (2010–19)
72%Above Poverty-2% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K37%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K14%
$75K to $99K9%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector76%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van78%
Public transportation13%
Taxicab<1%
Walked4%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$175kMedian Home Value-$55k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$923Median Monthly Rent+$138 (2010–19)
23%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached16%
Multiple units20%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 19698%
Built 1950 to 19598%
Built 1940 to 194912%
Built 1939 or earlier51%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K19%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K13%
$300K to $399K14%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K1%
$2M or more3%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity18%
Fuel oil, kerosene12%
LP gas2%
Utility gas66%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in West Side
United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27
Property Crime in West Side
United States48
Connecticut28
Bridgeport Metro Area28
Fairfield County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (68%)(29%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton72%
Donald Trump25%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 4 | 9 |
| Feb | 31 | 3 | 9 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 5 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 44 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 34 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in West Side
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding60
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding39
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near West Side, Bridgeport, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near West Side, Bridgeport, CT
Kolbe Cathedral High School
1 miles, NE
Bridgeport International Academy
1 miles, E
Bridgeport Hope School
1 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near West Side, Bridgeport, CT
University of Bridgeport
1 miles, E
Fairfield University
3 miles, W
Sacred Heart University
4 miles, NW
University of New Haven
15 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near West Side, Bridgeport, CT
St Vincent's Medical Center
2 miles, N
Southwest Connecticut Mental Health
3 miles, NE
Bridgeport Hospital
3 miles, NE
Norwalk Hospital
12 miles, W
Airports
Airports near West Side, Bridgeport, CT
Tweed-New Haven Airport
18 miles, E
Long Island MacArthur Airport
27 miles, S
Westchester County Airport
27 miles, W
Laguardia Airport
44 miles, SW