Hannah
living
Is Bridgeport a good place to live?
OK so It's a a mid-size city city with about 148K people. The food scene here is surprisingly good.
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Valentina R.
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a lawyer who relocated here from Atlanta about 8 years ago. The main reasons were weather and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Strong job market in several industries
- Affordable housing options
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are reasonable, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. Feel free to reach out with questions..
I'm a lawyer who relocated here from Atlanta about 8 years ago. The main reasons were weather and weather.
Pros I've experienced:
- Nice parks and green spaces
- Strong job market in several industries
- Affordable housing options
Cons that are real:
- Urban sprawl is real
- Not very walkable outside downtown
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. Lots of new construction which should help. Groceries are reasonable, gas is better than expected.
Socially, it was the best decision I ever made. Feel free to reach out with questions..
39 upvotes
local_connor51
I've lived in Meadowbrook for about 9 years now, so I can give you a pretty detailed perspective.
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Chicago, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Affordable housing options
- The job market scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for remote workers. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
I genuinely enjoy living here. When I first moved here from Chicago, I was surprised by housing market. It took some adjustment but now I wouldn't trade it.
A few things worth knowing:
- Good schools in most areas
- Affordable housing options
- The job market scene is better than expected
The downsides:
- Limited high-paying job options
- Not a lot of cultural diversity
Overall I'd rate it 8/10 for remote workers. Give it a chance - it might surprise you..
25 upvotes
Joseph Gomez
yeah no that's not right
21 upvotes
Jonathan Howard
Bought a house here in 2022 and I have mixed feelings honestly. Property values have gone down slightly since then.
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Luna
honestly same experience here
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