Bridgeport, NY is a small city located in Herkimer County with an estimated population of just under 3,000. Despite its small size, it has been ranked highly by BestPlaces as one of the best places to live in New York State. The Rankings from BestPlaces indicate that Bridgeport touts excellent amenities such as housing affordability, low crime rates, and a high quality of life. In terms of housing affordability, Bridgeport ranks #8 out of 100 cities in the state. Additionally, Bridgeport has a low unemployment rate of just 4%, which is well below the national average and indicates plenty of economic opportunities for those who live there. Crime rates are also very low in Bridgeport; it ranks #2 out of 100 cities for lowest overall crime rate. Finally, residents rate their quality of life highly too; according to BestPlaces, it ranks #7 out of 100 cities for overall quality of life. Overall these rankings show that Bridgeport offers a high quality lifestyle in a safe and affordable environment.
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