Bridgeport is a mid-sized city of 148,470 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $54,440
and a 9.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is
6% above the national average.
Strengths:
Bridgeport stands out for below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Bridgeport is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Bridgeport city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 106.5
Bridgeport's overall cost of living index is 106.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Bridgeport costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.
Metric
Bridgeport, CT
National Avg
Median Home Value
$227,200
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,369
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
45.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,440
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Bridgeport's violent crime rate is 392.9 per 100,000 residents
— 3% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
392.9 /100k
Property Crime
1469.0 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Bridgeport is served primarily by Bridgeport School District.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Bridgeport, CT
National Avg
School District
Bridgeport School District
—
Elementary Schools
29
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
7
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
14.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
24.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
80.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Bridgeport sees average highs of 38.4°F in January
and 83.4°F in July,
with 44.1 inches of annual precipitation
and 33.6 inches of snow per year.
Bridgeport's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average.
That puts Bridgeport roughly 6% above the national average in cost.
The median home price is $227,200 and median rent is $1,369/month.
Bridgeport's violent crime rate is 392.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1469.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Bridgeport are operated by Bridgeport School District.
The district has 29 elementary, several middle, and 7 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.6:1. 24.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Bridgeport, CT has a population of 148,470, a median household income of $54,440, and an unemployment rate of 9.5%.
Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Bridgeport averages 38.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.1 inches
with about 33.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Bridgeport, CT is covered by 6 ZIP codes: 06606, 06604, 06610, 06605, 06607, 06608.
The population of Bridgeport, Connecticut is 148,470 with a median age of 37.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Bridgeport: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $227,200, median household income $54,440, crime index 90 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Bridgeport side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
