Bridgeport is Chicago community area 60, a 2.1-square-mile area on the South Side, about 3 miles from the Loop. Bridgeport is one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods, just west of the White Sox ballpark and the Dan Ryan, along the South Branch of the river. It has a mix of houses, two-flats and some newer condo buildings.
Last reviewed October 4, 2026 · Chicago First Time Home Buyer editorial team
Outline: City of Chicago community area boundary for Bridgeport. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.
At a glance: Bridgeport
| Fact | Figure |
|---|---|
| Community area number | 60 |
| Part of the city | South Side |
| Size | 2.1 square miles |
| Borders | Armour Square, Fuller Park, Lower West Side, McKinley Park, New City |
| Parcels in the Assessor’s 2026 file | 9,917 |
| Houses and townhouses | 3,914 (39%) |
| Buildings with 2–6 units | 3,084 (31%) |
| Condo units | 997 (10%) |
| CTA ‘L’ stations inside the area | 1 (Orange) |
| City Council wards | 11th Ward |
Homes you will find in Bridgeport
The Cook County Assessor’s 2026 file lists 9,917 parcels in Bridgeport. 39% are houses or townhouses, 31% are buildings with two to six units, and 10% are condo units. There are also 68 apartment buildings with seven or more units.
No single home type dominates, so buyers can compare a condo, a house or a two-flat in the same area. Each one fits different loans: condos need building approval for some loans, and two- to four-unit buildings you live in can be financed with FHA. See mortgage options for first-time buyers.
HomeGrown grants can be used for one- and two-unit homes, condos and townhomes, and the grant amount depends on income and on where in the city the home is. IHDAccess Home is available statewide. Compare the two on our side-by-side page.
Getting around
One CTA ‘L’ station is inside Bridgeport’s boundary: Halsted (Orange Line, accessible).
Parks and libraries
Chicago Park District facilities sit in 9 parks inside Bridgeport: Bosley Park, Donovan Park, Humbert Park, Jacolik Park, McGuane Park, McKeon Park, Palmisano Park, Sintic Park, and John Wilson Park. The Chicago Public Library has the Richard J. Daley branch here.
City Council wards
All or nearly all of Bridgeport is in the 11th Ward. Ward lines do not follow community area lines, so check an exact address with the City’s ward lookup before you contact an alderperson’s office about zoning, permits or city services.
Neighboring community areas
Bridgeport borders Armour Square, Fuller Park, Lower West Side, McKinley Park, and New City. See all 77 community areas.
Common questions
Is Bridgeport mostly houses or condos?
A mix: 39% of its parcels are houses or townhouses, 31% are 2–6 unit buildings and 10% are condo units. These shares are from the Cook County Assessor’s 2026 parcel file.
Is there an ‘L’ station in Bridgeport?
Yes. Bridgeport has 1 CTA ‘L’ station on the Orange line.
What ward is Bridgeport in?
It is in the 11th Ward. Check a specific address with the City of Chicago’s ward lookup.
Can I use HomeGrown to buy a home in Bridgeport?
HomeGrown is a City of Chicago program, so homes in Bridgeport can qualify if the buyer and the property meet its rules. The grant amount depends on household income and the home’s location. See our HomeGrown guide for the current rules.
Sources
- City of Chicago Data Portal, Boundaries – Community Areas
- Cook County Assessor, Parcel Universe (tax year 2026)
- City of Chicago Data Portal, CTA ‘L’ stops
- City of Chicago Data Portal, Chicago Park District park facilities
- City of Chicago Data Portal, Chicago Public Library locations
- City of Chicago Data Portal, Ward boundaries (2023–)
Boundaries, size and neighbors are measured from the City’s official community area boundary. ‘L’ stations, parks and libraries are placed inside the boundary by their coordinates; ward shares are approximate shares of land area. Parcel counts are from the Assessor’s tax year 2026 file, counted October 4, 2026. Houses include townhouses; condo units are counted one parcel per unit.
Cite this page: Chicago First Time Home Buyer, “Bridgeport, Chicago: A Neighborhood Guide for First-Time Buyers,” reviewed October 4, 2026, chicagofirsttimehomebuyer.com/buying-process/chicago-neighborhoods/bridgeport/.