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Bridgeport, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County
Bridgeport, CT
At a Glance
How Bridgeport Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Bridgeport's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Bridgeport a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Bridgeport residents earn a median household income of $56,584 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,658. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,884 business establishments, including 701 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Bridgeport is $252,400 , 10% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,183. Median rent is $1,405/month, with 35.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1953.
Safety & Crime
Bridgeport reports 582 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 53% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,701/100K. The murder rate is 11.7/100K.
Education
23.1% of adults in Bridgeport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 77.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Bridgeport has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 267 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.