Livability Score

72
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (6) A+
Bridgeport Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Jackalope Coffee & Tea House
Coffee Shop
8a5e
Coffee Shop
Vero Coffee & Gelato
Coffee Shop
The Stockyard Coffeehouse
Coffee Shop
Parkside Cafe
Coffee Shop
Joy Cafe
Coffee Shop
Red Line Cafe
Coffee Shop
Snack Shop
Coffee Shop
John + Pat Anderson's Cafe
Coffee Shop
Workwell Food and Beverage
Coffee Shop
Global Grounds Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Step Down Café
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Oriental Tea House
Coffee Shop
T Opera Cafe
Coffee Shop
Tbarr
Coffee Shop
Saint’s Alp Teahouse & Gourmet
Coffee Shop
Saint's Alp Teahouse
Coffee Shop
La Catrina Cafe
Coffee Shop
Don Pedro Carnitas
Coffee Shop
Kung Fu Tea
Coffee Shop
Kristoffer’s Cafe & Bakery
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (3) A+
Zhou B Art Center
Theatre Arts
Bridgeport Art Center
Theatre Arts
Digital Art Demo Space
Nightclub
Guaranteed Rate Field
Stadium
Heritage Museum of Asian Art
Museum
Cermak Road Bridge
Attraction
Chinese American Museum of Chicago
Museum
Chicago Art Department
Art Gallery
Art of Imagination
Theatre Arts
Strewn
Theatre Arts
Thalia Hall
Theatre Arts
Prospectus Art Gallery
Art Gallery
South Side Community Art Center (SSCAC)
Theatre Arts
Reggies Music Joint
Theatre Arts
Pilsen Arts Community House
Theatre Arts
Chess Studio
Museum
Pilsen Art House
Art Gallery
National Museum of Mexican Art
Museum
Wintrust Arena
Stadium
South Asia Institute
Art Gallery
Henry B. Clarke House
Museum
Glessner House Museum
Museum
Arie Crown Theater
Theatre Arts
ShowPlace ICON
Cinema
Jane Addams' Hull-House Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (18) A+
Martinez Grocery Taqueria
Fast Food
Bernice's Tavern
Bar
Maria's Packaged Goods & Community Bar
Bar
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Wingstop
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Little Caesars
Fast Food
Mitchell's Tap
Bar
Bridgeport Inn
Bar
Maxwell Street Depot
Fast Food
35th Street Red Hots
Fast Food
Schaller's Pump
Bar
Domino's
Fast Food
Cork and Kerry
Bar
Marz Community Brewing
Bar
Shinnick’s Pub
Bar
Burger King
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
Vienna Beef Factory Store
Fast Food
White Castle
Fast Food
Turtles Bar and Grill
Bar
ChiSox Bar & Grill
Bar
One City Tap
Bar
Popeyes
Fast Food
Fitness (2) C-
Wilson Community Center
Community Centre
Eleanor Boathouse
Gym
Henry Booth House
Community Centre
12th Flow Performance System
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Arts & Recreation Center at Ellis Park
Community Centre
Oakwood Center
Community Centre
Abraham Lincoln Center
Community Centre
Esporta Fitness
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Abraham Lincoln Center
Community Centre
So Icey Elites
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
XSport Fitness
Gym
TITLE Boxing Club
Gym
Latinos Progresando Resource Center
Community Centre
Gads Hill Center
Community Centre
Pure Barre
Gym
Operation PUSH Community House
Community Centre
Cycle Bar
Gym
Planet Fitness
Gym
Row House
Gym
LA Fitness
Gym
Blessed Sacrament Youth Center
Community Centre
Groceries (7) A+
Nonna Soluri’s Italian Deli
Bakery
El Churrito Rojas
Bakery
Cermak Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Bourbon On Division
Bakery
Impallaria Bakery & Deli
Bakery
Bridgeport Bakery
Bakery
Schulze & Burch Biscuit Company
Bakery
Mariano's Fresh Market
Grocery Store
Biscotti’s Galore and More
Bakery
Park To Shop
Grocery Store
FreshMart
Grocery Store
Dim Dim
Bakery
Fat Lee Supermarket
Grocery Store
Golden Dragon Fortune Cookies
Bakery
Kristoffer’s Cakes
Bakery
East Balt
Bakery
Pleasant House Pub
Bakery
Silver State City Food Company
Grocery Store
Kent Young Health Products
Health Food
Golden Apple Cafe & Bakery
Bakery
Best Choice Oriental Grocery
Grocery Store
Hong Li Bakery
Bakery
88 Marketplace
Grocery Store
Tasty Place
Bakery
Lawrence's Fish and Shrimp
Seafood
Parks (38) A+
Bosley Park
Park
McGuane Park
Park
Humbert Park
Park
John Wilson Park
Park
Healy School Park
Playground
Henry C. Palmisano Park
Park
Donovan Park
Park
Sintic Park
Park
McKeon Park
Park
Jacolik Park
Park
Armour Square Park
Park
Park No. 571
Park
Mulberry Park
Park
Kucinski-Murphy Park
Park
Canal Origins Park
Park
26th Street Park
Park
Stuart Field
Park
Park No. 474
Park
Canalport Riverwalk Park
Park
Sun Yat-Sen Park
Park
Daniel Hale Williams Park
Park
Wentworth Gardens Park
Park
Catholic Community of St. James Playlot
Playground
Dvorak Park
Park
Taylor-Lauridsen Park
Park
Shops (20) A+
Martinez Grocery
Convenience Store
Blue City Cycles
Bicycle
AT&T
Electronics
Boost Mobile
Electronics
Cricket Wireless
Electronics
Verizon
Electronics
Tangible Books
Books
BP Shop
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Romo Mattress and Furniture
Furniture
Oscar and Sons Jewlers
Fashion
Joe Harris Paint & True Value Hardware Store
Home Improvement
Bark N' Bites
Pets
Citgo
Convenience Store
Grandstand
Clothing
Pet Supplies Plus
Pets
Gordon's Ace Hardware Riverside
Home Improvement
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Citgo
Convenience Store
GNC
Nutrition Supplements
Great Clips
Hairdresser
BP Shop
Convenience Store
T-Mobile
Electronics
Shell
Convenience Store
See more Bridgeport amenity data

Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Douglas (A+)

2. South Shore (A+)

3. Washington Park (A+)

4. Beverly (A+)

5. North Lawndale (A+)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 22.9% take public transportation in Bridgeport.
Public Transit Stops (116)
Stops & Stations A+
31st Street & Lituanica
Bus Stop
31st Street & Throop
Bus Stop
Halsted & 32nd Street
Bus Stop
Halsted & 32nd Street
Bus Stop
31st Street & Morgan
Bus Stop
Halsted & 31st Street
Bus Stop
31st Street & Morgan
Bus Stop
31st Street & Halsted
Bus Stop
Halsted & 33rd Street
Bus Stop
31st Street & Halsted
Bus Stop
Halsted & 33rd Street
Bus Stop
Halsted & 31st Street
Bus Stop
31st Street & Aberdeen
Bus Stop
31st Street & Loomis
Bus Stop
Halsted & 34th Street
Bus Stop
31st Street & Union
Bus Stop
Halsted & 30th Street
Bus Stop
Halsted & 34th Street
Bus Stop
Halsted & 30th Street
Bus Stop
31st Street & Union
Bus Stop
31st Street & Racine
Bus Stop
31st Street & Racine
Bus Stop
Halsted & 29th Street
Bus Stop
35th Street & Lituanica
Bus Stop
35th Street & Morgan
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
22.9% A+
See more Bridgeport commute data

Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Albany Park (A+)

2. Archer Heights (A+)

3. Armour Square (A+)

4. Ashburn (A+)

5. Auburn Gresham (A+)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Bridgeport is 121/100 - which is 25% higher than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
See more Bridgeport cost of living data

Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. Riverdale (A+)

2. Englewood (A+)

3. South Deering (A)

4. South Chicago (A)

5. Fuller Park (A)

crime B+

Bridgeport crime rates are 1,748 per 100k, which is 11% lower than Illinois
Property Crime
1,543 crimes per 100k B-
Violent Crime
205 crimes per 100k A-
See more Bridgeport crime data

Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. Edison Park (A+)

2. Forest Glen (A+)

3. Norwood Park (A+)

4. Mount Greenwood (A+)

5. O'hare (A)

employment B-

The median income in Bridgeport is $56,947 - which is 4% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$56,947 D
Unemployment Rate
4.4% D-
See more Bridgeport employment data

Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Edgewater (A+)

2. Dunning (A+)

3. Near South Side (A+)

4. Jefferson Park (A+)

5. Garfield Ridge (A+)

health B

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (6)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Chicago Police Department 9th District
Police
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Fresenius Medical Care
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 29
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 28
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 39
Fire Station
Alivio Medical Center
Clinic
Peace Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Police Department Headquarters
Police
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Chicago Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
DaVita Dialysis
Clinic
Bronzeville Park Skilled Nursing and Living Center
Nursing Home
Near South Health Center
Clinic
Chicago Fire Department Engien Company 8
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department Special Operations Section
Fire Station
Insight Hospital & Medical Center
Hospital
Chicago Fire Department Engine Company 16
Fire Station
Chicago Fire Department Engine Comnpany 19
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Dental Sunshine Chicago
Dentist
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Pilsen Community Health Center Lower West
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality F
See more Bridgeport health & safety data

Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Albany Park (B)

2. Armour Square (B)

3. Avondale (B)

4. Bridgeport (B)

5. Douglas (B)

housing B

Bridgeport home prices are $333,879 - which is 91% higher than Illinois
Home Price
$333,879 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
19% A+
Home Affordability
5.9x (home price to income ratio) F
See more Bridgeport housing data

Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Garfield Ridge (A+)

2. Chatham (A+)

3. Ashburn (A+)

4. Lake View (A+)

5. South Chicago (A+)

schools D

The Bridgeport graduation rate is 76% - which is 10% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
38% F
High School Grad. Rates
76% D
Elementary Schools (8) A+
Armour Elem School
Holden Elem School
St Barbara School
St Barbara Elementary School
Healy Elem School
Mcclellan Elem School
Sheridan Elem Math & Science Acad
Bridgeport Catholic Academy
Santa Lucia School
Ward J Elem School
St Jerome School
Evergreen Academy Elem School
Drake Elem School
Youth Connections Charter Hs
Namaste Elem Charter School
Greene N Elem School
Haines Elem School
St Therese Chinese Catholic School
Walsh Elem School
Pui Tak Christian School
Perez Elem School
Dba City Garden Waldorf School
National Teachers Elem Academy
Jungman Elem School
Pershing Elem Humanities Magnet
High Schools (0) F
Air Force Acad High School
Yccs-Youth Connection Leadership
Yccs-Mckinley-Lakeside Leadership
De La Salle Institute - Institute Campus
Juarez Community Academy Hs
Perspectives Chtr - Iit Campus
Yccs-Jane Addams Alternative Hs
Graham R Training Center
Dunbar Vocational Career Acad Hs
Chicago Military Academy Hs
Cristo Rey Jesuit High School
Young Womens Leadership Chartr Hs
Phillips Academy High School
Perspectives Chtr - Joslin Campus
Urban Prep Chtr Bronzeville Hs
Ijla Charter High School
Urban Prep Chtr West Campus Hs
Chicago Technology Academy Hs
Horizon Science Acad-Mckinley Pk
Ihsca Charter High School
Peace And Education Coalition Hs
Tilden Career Communty Academy Hs
St Ignatius College Prep
Simpson Acad Hs For Young Women
Easter Seals Therapeutic School
See more Bridgeport education data

Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Lincoln Park (A+)

2. Edison Park (A+)

3. Loop (A+)

4. Lake View (A+)

5. North Center (A)

ratings D

Bridgeport has an overall rating of 54% from 4 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
From AreaVibes
User Surveys (4)
From AreaVibes D
See more Bridgeport user rating data

Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Riverdale (A+)

2. Morgan Park (A+)

3. Lincoln Park (A+)

4. East Side (A+)

5. Edison Park (A+)

Amenities Commute Cost of Living Crime Employment Health & Safety Housing Schools User Ratings

Bridgeport, Chicago, IL Area Guide

Photo of Chicago, IL
( 4 Ratings )

Living in Bridgeport, Chicago, IL

Ranks better than 72% of areas Follow

Bridgeport Area Facts

  • Bridgeport has a Livability Score of 72/100, which is considered excellent
  • Bridgeport crime rates are 52% lower than the Chicago average
  • Cost of living in Bridgeport is 6% higher than the Chicago average

What do the locals think about Bridgeport?

Based on 5 votes from AreaVibes users. Take the poll
New Real Estate Listings in Bridgeport Area
Search
Search Homes for Sale in Chicago, IL
See How Much House You Can Afford. Get Pre-Approved Today

Bridgeport Reviews

Write a review about Bridgeport Tell people what you like or don't like about Bridgeport…
Show All Reviews

How Do You Rate The Livability In Bridgeport?

1. Select a livability score between 1-100
0
Awful25
Poor50
Average75
Good100
Great
2. Select any tags that apply to this area
View results

Compare Chicago, IL Livability

      vs

      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 1,748, which are 11% lower than Illinois
      Total Crime
      1,748 per 100k people

      25% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 58

      25% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -6%

      Year over year crime is down

      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
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      54%

      4 total surveys

      Chicago neighborhoods


      Best Neighborhoods in Chicago for Singles
      Best Neighborhoods in Chicago for Families
      Safest Neighborhoods in Chicago
      Most Dangerous Neighborhoods in Chicago
      Most Affordable Neighborhoods in Chicago
      Most Expensive Neighborhoods in Chicago
      General
      For Professionals
      Follow Us
      AV on Twitter AV on Facebook
      © AreaVibes Inc. 2010-2024