Bridgeport, Connecticut Real Estate Buyer Agent - MLS Realtors List

Population (year 2000): 139,529. Estimated population in July 2005: 139,008 (-0.4% change)
Males: 66,554 (47.7%), Females: 72,975 (52.3%)

Fairfield County

Zip codes: .

Median resident age: 31.4 years
Median household income: $34,658 (year 2000)
Median house value: $117,500 (year 2000)

Races in Bridgeport:

• Hispanic (31.9%)
• White Non-Hispanic (30.9%)
• Black (30.8%)
• Other race (14.8%)
• Two or more races (5.6%)
• Other Asian (1.0%)
• American Indian (1.0%)
• Vietnamese (0.9%)
• Asian Indian (0.6%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: Italian (8.6%), West Indian (6.2%), Irish (5.1%), Portuguese (2.9%), Polish (2.8%), German (2.4%).

Elevation: 25 feet

Land area: 16.0 square miles

For population 25 years and over in Bridgeport

• High school or higher: 65.0%
• Bachelor's degree or higher: 12.2%
• Graduate or professional degree: 4.6%
• Unemployed: 10.5%
• Mean travel time to work: 25.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Bridgeport city

• Never married: 39.5%
• Now married: 39.3%
• Separated: 3.3%
• Widowed: 7.7%
• Divorced: 10.2%

20.5% Foreign born (11.9% Latin America, 4.7% Europe, 2.9% Asia).

Population change in the 1990s: -2,077 (-1.5%).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Islip, NY (31.2 miles , pop. 322,612).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: New York, NY (59.9 miles , pop. 8,008,278).

Nearest cities: Bridgeport, CT (0.0 miles ), Stratford, CT (4.3 miles ), Trumbull, CT (4.8 miles ), Fairfield, CT (5.7 miles ), Easton, CT (8.3 miles ), Shelton, CT (9.3 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

• 1996: 19 buildings, average cost: $45,300
• 1997: 21 buildings, average cost: $63,100
• 1998: 79 buildings, average cost: $56,600
• 1999: 56 buildings, average cost: $60,700
• 2000: 56 buildings, average cost: $53,500
• 2001: 94 buildings, average cost: $42,400
• 2002: 60 buildings, average cost: $71,600
• 2003: 74 buildings, average cost: $70,700
• 2004: 65 buildings, average cost: $82,100

Latitude: 41.19 N, Longitude: 73.20 W

Area code: 203

Bridgeport, Connecticut business data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...

Industries providing employment: Educational,health and social services (20.7%), Manufacturing (16.8%), Retail trade (12.9%).

Daytime population change due to commuting: -8,854 (-6.3%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 19,089 (34.5%)

Average climate in Bridgeport, Connecticut

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

Bridgeport-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Connecticut state average. It is 32% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 21.0 miles away from the Bridgeport city center injured 40 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 5/24/1962, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 25.5 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Birthplace of: Robert Mitchum - (1917-1997), actor, Edwin H. Land - (1909-1991), Polaroid polarizing filters and the Land Camera, John Ratzenberger - (born 1947), actor, Brian Dennehy - (born 1938), actor, Richard Belzer - (born 1944), actor, comedian, Roger MacBride Allen - author, Theodore Judah - (1826-1863), railroads, Charles Bentley - College basketball player (Fairfield Stags), Eugene Pettway - College basketball player (Sacred Heart Pioneers), Jason Holeyfield - College basketball player (Quinnipiac Bobcats).

Hospitals/medical centers in Bridgeport:

• BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL (267 GRANT STREET)
• SOUTHWEST CONNECTICUT MENTAL HEALTH (1635 CENTRAL AVE)
• ST VINCENT'S MEDICAL CENTER (2800 MAIN ST)

Political contributions by individuals in Bridgeport, CT

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Bridgeport:

• IGOR I SIKORSKY MEMORIAL (about 7 miles; BRIDGEPORT, CT; ID: BDR)
• TWEED-NEW HAVEN (about 23 miles; NEW HAVEN, CT; ID: HVN)
• DANBURY MUNI (about 23 miles; DANBURY, CT; ID: DXR)

• WATERBURY-OXFORD (about 20 miles; OXFORD, CT; ID: OXC)
• LONG ISLAND MAC ARTHUR (about 29 miles; ISLIP, NY; ID: ISP)
• CANDLELIGHT (about 32 miles; NEW MILFORD, CT; ID: 6Y2)

Amtrak station:
BRIDGEPORT (525 WATER ST.). Services: fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, intercity bus service, public transit connection.

Local government website: ci.bridgeport.ct.us

Colleges/Universities in Bridgeport:

• UNIVERSITY OF BRIDGEPORT (Full-time enrollment: 2,162; Location: 380 University Avenue; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.bridgeport.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
• HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE (FT enrollment: 1,882; Location: 900 LAFAYETTE BLVD; Public; Website: www.hcc.commnet.edu)
• BUTLER BUSINESS SCHOOL INC (FT enrollment: 176; Location: 2710 NORTH AVE; Private, for-profit)
• ST VINCENT'S COLLEGE (FT enrollment: 141; Location: 2800 MAIN ST; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.stvincentscollege.edu)
• BRIDGEPORT HOSPITAL SCHOOL OF NURSING (FT enrollment: 91; Location: 200 MILL HILL AVE; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.saltmeadow.com/bhsn)
• THE LEON INSTITUTE OF HAIR DESIGN (FT enrollment: 39; Location: 111 WALL ST; Private, for-profit)
• STAT TRAINING CENTER (Location: 881 LAFAYETTE BLVD; Private, for-profit)
• BULLARD-HAVENS REGIONAL VOCATIONAL TECHNICAL SCH (Location: 500 PALISADE AVE; Public)

• SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY (about 3 miles; FAIRFIELD, CT; Full-time enrollment: 4,120)
• FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY (about 5 miles; FAIRFIELD, CT; FT enrollment: 4,197)
• UNIVERSITY OF NEW HAVEN (about 17 miles; WEST HAVEN, CT; FT enrollment: 3,081)
• NORWALK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 18 miles; NORWALK, CT; FT enrollment: 2,772)
• SOUTHERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY (about 19 miles; NEW HAVEN, CT; FT enrollment: 8,808)
• GATEWAY COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 21 miles; NEW HAVEN, CT; FT enrollment: 2,100)
• YALE UNIVERSITY (about 23 miles; NEW HAVEN, CT; FT enrollment: 11,011)

Public high schools in Bridgeport:

• CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 2,217; Location: 1 LINCOLN BLVD.; Grades: 09 - 12)
• BASSICK HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,227; Location: 1181 FAIRFIELD AVE.; Grades: 09 - 12)
• BULLARD-HAVENS V-T SCHOOL (Students: 958; Location: 500 PALISADE AVE.; Grades: 09 - 12)
• THE BRIDGE ACADEMY (Students: 175; Location: 510 BARNUM AVE.; Grades: 09 - 12)
• BRIDGEPORT COMMUNITY CORRECTIONAL CENTER (Students: 49; Location: 1106 NORTH AVE.; Grades: 10 - 12)

• KOLBE CATHEDRAL HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 299; Location: 33 CALHOUN PLACE; Grades: 9 - 12)
• UNIVERSITY SCHOOL (Students: 64; Location: PO BOX 6129; Grades: 9 - 12)

Biggest public primary/middle schools in Bridgeport:

• HARDING HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 1,599; Location: 1734 CENTRAL AVE.; Grades: 06 - 12)
• BLACKHAM SCHOOL (Students: 1,172; Location: 425 THORME ST.; Grades: PK - 08)
• LUIS MUNOZ MARIN SCHOOL (Students: 1,012; Location: 479 HELEN ST.; Grades: PK - 08)
• READ SCHOOL (Students: 990; Location: 130 EZRA ST.; Grades: KG - 08)
• CURIALE SCHOOL (Students: 962; Location: 300 LAUREL AVE.; Grades: KG - 08)
• ROOSEVELT SCHOOL (Students: 931; Location: 680 PARK AVE.; Grades: PK - 08)
• COLUMBUS SCHOOL (Students: 833; Location: 275 GEORGE ST.; Grades: PK - 06)
• WINTHROP SCHOOL (Students: 802; Location: 85 ECKART ST.; Grades: KG - 08)
• DUNBAR SCHOOL (Students: 727; Location: 445 UNION AVE.; Grades: KG - 08)
• MADISON SCHOOL (Students: 681; Location: 376 WAYNE ST.; Grades: KG - 06)

• ST AMBROSE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 378; Location: 461 MILL HILL AVENUE; Grades: PK - 8)
• ST RAPHAEL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 278; Location: 324 FRANK STREET; Grades: PK - 8)
• ST ANN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 257; Location: 521 BREWSTER STREET; Grades: PK - 8)
• ST PETER'S SCHOOL (Students: 246; Location: 659 BEECHWOOD AVE; Grades: KG - 8)
• ST AUGUSTINE CATHEDRAL SCHOOL (Students: 240; Location: 63 PEQUONNOCK ST; Grades: PK - 8)
• ST ANDREW REGIONAL SCHOOL (Students: 215; Location: 395 ANTON ST; Grades: KG - 8)
• JEWISH CENTER FOR COMM SERV EA (Students: 184; Location: 4200 PARK AVENUE; Grades: PK - KG)
• ZION LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 158; Location: 612 GRAND STREET; Grades: PK - 8)

• BRIDGEPORT PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $4,082,429; Location: 925 BROAD ST.; 447,442 books; 8,788 audio materials; 16,670 video materials; 1,000 serial subscriptions)

Notable locations in Bridgeport: Algonquin Club (A), Marina Village (B), Mather Dock (C), Berkshire Mills (D), Black Rock Yacht Club (E), Boston Industrial Park (F), Bridgeport Station (G), Bridgeport and Port Jefferson Ferry (H), Hill Side Home (I), Burr Creek Marina (J), East End Freight Yards (K), East End Yacht Club (L), Captains Cove Seaport (M), Connecticut Department of Children and Families Library (N), Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Library (O), Challenger Learning Center (P), Jewish Community Center Library (Q), North Branch Bridgeport Public Library (R), Reeves Memorial Library (S), Court Marina (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Lafayette Shopping Plaza Shopping Center (1), Baldwin Plaza Shopping Center (2), Bayview Shopping Center (3), Shoppers Plaza Shopping Center (4), Crossway Mall Shopping Center (5), Stratford Square Shopping Center (6), Grand Central Shopping Center (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Bridgeport include: Calvary Episcopal Church (A), Golden Hill United Methodist Church (B), Good Shepherd Christian Church (C), Saint Anns Church (D), Saint Augustine Cathedral (E), Gospel Missionary Baptist Church (F), Saint Dimitrie Romanian Orthodox Church (G), Saint George Catholic Church (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Mount Grove Cemetery (1), Saint Augustine Cemetery (2), Lakeview Cemetery (3), Park Cemetery (4), Old Stratfield Cemetery (5). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Stillman Pond (A), Success Lake (B), Island Brook Lagoon (C), Seeleys Pond (D), Chamberland Pond (E), Bruce Pond (F), Bunnells Pond (G), Lake Forest (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Johnsons Creek (A), White Rock Creek (B), Island Brook (C), Pequonnock River (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Bridgeport include: Longfellow Park (1), Lakeview Village Historic District (2), Shoreline Star Greyhound Park and Entertainment Complex (3), Went Field (4), McClevy Green (5), Eastside Park (6), Newfield Park (7), Johnson Oak Park (8), Golden Hill Historic District (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: Seaside Beach (A), Money Beach (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: (A). Display/hide its location on the map  

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Bridgeport compared to Connecticut state average:

• Unemployed percentage above state average.
• Black race population percentage above state average.
• Median age below state average.
• Renting percentage above state average.
• Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.

• WDJZ (1530 AM; daytime; 5 kW; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: PEOPLE'S BROADCAST NETWORK, LLC)
• WICC (600 AM; 1 kW; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
• WCUM (1450 AM; 1 kW; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: RADIO CUMBRE BROADCASTING, INC.)
• WFIF (1500 AM; daytime; 5 kW; MILFORD, CT)
• WGSM (740 AM; 25 kW; HUNTINGTON, NY; Owner: K RADIO LICENSEE, INC.)
• WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
• WADS (690 AM; daytime; 3 kW; ANSONIA, CT; Owner: RADIO AMOR, INC.)
• WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
• WTIC (1080 AM; 50 kW; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
• WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
• WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
• WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
• WNNZ (640 AM; 50 kW; WESTFIELD, MA; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)

• WEBE (107.9 FM; WESTPORT, CT; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
• WEZN-FM (99.9 FM; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: CXR HOLDINGS, INC.)
• WSHU-FM (91.1 FM; FAIRFIELD, CT; Owner: SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, INC.)
• WRKI-FM2 (95.1 FM; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
• WPKN (89.5 FM; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: WPKN, INC.)
• W285DE (104.9 FM; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: DANBURY COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
• WMNR-FM1 (88.1 FM; HUNTINGTON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
• WMNR (88.1 FM; MONROE, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
• W220CF (91.9 FM; HUNTINGTON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
• WRXC (90.1 FM; SHELTON, CT; Owner: MONROE BOARD OF EDUCATION)
• WKCI-FM (101.3 FM; HAMDEN, CT; Owner: CLEAR CHANNEL BROADCASTING LICENSES, INC.)
• WPLR (99.1 FM; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
• WALK-FM (97.5 FM; PATCHOGUE, NY; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
• WYBC-FM (94.3 FM; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: YALE BROADCASTING CO., INC.)
• WDAQ (98.3 FM; DANBURY, CT; Owner: BERKSHIRE BROADCASTING CORP.)
• WRCH (100.5 FM; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)
• WRKI (95.1 FM; BROOKFIELD, CT; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
• WKSS (95.7 FM; HARTFORD-MERIDEN, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
• WWYZ (92.5 FM; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
• WZMX (93.7 FM; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: INFINITY RADIO OPERATIONS INC.)

• WEDW (Channel 49; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
• W65DZ (Channel 65; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: PAGING ASSOCIATES, INC.)
• WTNH (Channel 8; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
• WEDY (Channel 65; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
• WCTX (Channel 59; NEW HAVEN, CT; Owner: WTNH BROADCASTING, INC.)
• WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
• W11BJ (Channel 11; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: COMMUNICATIONS SITE MANAGEMENT LLC)
• WSAH (Channel 43; BRIDGEPORT, CT; Owner: WSAH LICENSE, INC.)
• WTXX (Channel 20; WATERBURY, CT; Owner: WTXX INC.)
• WFTY (Channel 67; SMITHTOWN, NY; Owner: UNIVISION NEW YORK LLC)
• WLNY (Channel 55; RIVERHEAD, NY; Owner: WLNY-TV, INC.)
• WVIT (Channel 30; NEW BRITAIN, CT; Owner: OUTLET BROADCASTING, INC)
• WEDH (Channel 24; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
• W28AJ (Channel 28; ALLINGTOWN, CT; Owner: PAGING ASSOCIATES, INC.)

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