Bridgeport, CT Real Estate
According to census data in the year 2000 there were 54,367 housing units in Bridgeport.
This represents a 5% decline from 57,224 in 1990.
Of those housing units, 54,367 were located in either urbanized areas or urban clusters, and none were located in what is classified as a rural area.
Homeownership rate in Bridgeport is about 43.3%.
Bridgeport's vacancy rate, including seasonal lodging, is about 7.5%.
Average household size is 2.7 people.
The majority of houses, apartments or condos in Bridgeport were built after 1952.
Statistics
Housing Size
| Housing Units by Size |
|---|
| Studio Type | 3.70% |
| One Bedroom | 21% |
| Two Bedrooms | 37.70% |
| Three Bedrooms | 27.60% |
| Four Bedrooms | 6.90% |
| Five Bedrooms or more | 3% |
Owned Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.84 |
| Median year structure was built | 1950 |
| Median Value of occupied units | $117,500 |
| Median Price asked for vacant units | $127,100 |
Rented Homes, Apartments and Condos
| Average Household Size | 2.6 |
| Median year structure was built | 1953 |
| Median Monthly Rent asked for vacant units | $533 |
Owners Finance Status
| Housing Finance |
|---|
| Second Mortgage & Equity Loan | 0.40% |
| Second Mortgage | 7.90% |
| Home Equity Loan | 6.10% |
| Simple Mortgage | 56.60% |
| Debt Free | 29.10% |
| Median part of Monthly Household Income dedicated to covering home ownership costs | 23.2% |
