How long is the commute from Bridgeport, CT?
Workers who live in Bridgeport, CT take an average of 30.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
61.5% of workers drive alone to work.
6.8% take public transportation.
4.1% of workers walk to work.
7.6% work from home.
19.5% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 30.5 minutes (±1.0)
- Public transportation
- 6.8%
- Work from home
- 7.6%
- Households without a car
- 19.5%
How people in Bridgeport get to work
| Means of transportation | Bridgeport | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 61.5% (±1.9 points) | 64.1% | 68.8% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 17.1% (±1.5 points) | 10.6% | 7.9% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 6.8% (±0.9 points) | 5.7% | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 4.1% (±0.8 points) | 2.5% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.8% (±0.7 points) | 2.0% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 7.6% (±1.0 points) | 15.1% | 16.0% | 15.1% |
In Bridgeport, the average commute is not measurably different from Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (31.3 minutes).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (26.5 minutes).
It is higher than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Bridgeport, the share commuting by public transportation is higher than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (5.7%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (3.3%).
It is higher than the national figure (3.2%).
In Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Bridgeport ranks 5 of 6 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 47 of 169.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Bridgeport
| Vehicles available | Bridgeport | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 19.5% (±1.5 points) | 11.2% | 8.8% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 38.4% (±1.8 points) | 31.8% | 33.4% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 28.7% (±2.0 points) | 36.8% | 37.2% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 13.5% (±1.3 points) | 20.2% | 20.7% | 21.9% |
In Bridgeport, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (11.2%).
It is also higher than in Connecticut (8.8%).
It is higher than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Bridgeport
| Bridgeport | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region | Connecticut | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 7.6% (±1.0 points) | 15.1% (±0.8 points) | 16.0% (±0.2 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.3% (±0.9 points) | 94.9% (±0.5 points) | 95.4% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.9% (±1.3 points) | 91.2% (±0.8 points) | 92.2% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Bridgeport, the share of households with a broadband subscription is lower than in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region (91.2%).
It is also lower than in Connecticut (92.2%).
It is lower than the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Bridgeport
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport | — | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) | — |
| Sacred Heart University | 3.4 mi | 11.4 minutes (±3.8) | Lower |
| Stratford Downtown | 3.6 mi | 33.6 minutes (±8.0) | Not measurably different |
| Stratford | 3.7 mi | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield University | 3.7 mi | 11.2 minutes (±2.0) | Lower |
| Trumbull Center | 3.9 mi | 32.7 minutes (±3.8) | Not measurably different |
| Fairfield | 4.0 mi | 32.9 minutes (±2.0) | Higher |
| Mill Plain | 4.4 mi | 29.0 minutes (±8.2) | Not measurably different |
| Lordship | 4.9 mi | 27.8 minutes (±6.4) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Sacred Heart University, CT (11.4 minutes), Fairfield University, CT (11.2 minutes).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fairfield, CT (32.9 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Monroe | 34.1 minutes (±3.0) |
| 2 | Trumbull | 33.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 3 (tie) | Easton | 32.9 minutes (±3.7) |
| 3 (tie) | Fairfield | 32.9 minutes (±2.0) |
| 5 | Bridgeport | 30.5 minutes (±1.0) |
| 6 | Stratford | 30.0 minutes (±1.6) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Bridgeport
How long is the average commute in Bridgeport?
Workers who live in Bridgeport, CT take an average of 30.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Bridgeport without a car?
19.5% of households in Bridgeport have no vehicle, and 6.8% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Bridgeport?
7.6% (±1.0 points) of workers who live in Bridgeport worked from home, and 87.9% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bridgeport town, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bridgeport town, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Bridgeport town, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Bridgeport town, Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:08070, in state:09 county:120).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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