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Bridgeport, CT
Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
148,012
Population
9,216/sq mi density
$56,584
Median Income
$30,658 per capita
$252,400
Home Value
$353,183 Zillow
$1,405
Median Rent
35.9% income on rent
53°F
Avg Temperature
267 sunny days/yr
582
Violent Crime/100K
1,701 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$56,584 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$252,400 home value, $1,405/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
582 violent crimes/100K (53% 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 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. The area receives 19.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
38°F Jan (4°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.3°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 267 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 38°F (4°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 3.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 38°F (4°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| May | 59°F (15°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 67°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 3.9 in | |
| November | 43°F (6°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 33°F (1°C) | 4.1 in |
Bridgeport has a seasonal temperature swing of 45°F / from 30°F in February to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and February the driest (3.4").