Bridgeport, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
148,012
Population
9,216/sq mi density
$56,584
Median Income
$30,658 per capita
$252,400
Home Value
$361,597 Zillow
$1,405
Median Rent
35.9% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
402
Violent Crime/100K
1,478 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$56,584 median income, 8.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$252,400 home value, $1,405/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
402 violent crimes/100K (6% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
23.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Bridgeport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 16.1 sq mi (41.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 9,216/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1874°N, 73.1958°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Laguardia (LGA) 45 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 44 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in |
Bridgeport has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.2") and November the driest (3.1").