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Bridgeport, Connecticut

city · Fairfield County

At a glance

149,153
Population
$274,900
Median home value (all homes)
9% below U.S. median
$364,428
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,450/mo
Median rent
8% above U.S. median
$58,685
Median household income
25% below U.S. median
30.5 min
Average commute
87.9%
Homes with broadband
92.65%
Locations with fiber available
9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 101 — 1% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing8% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities19% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost12% above
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college0 mi
Nearest technical college1 mi
High school graduates77.6%
College graduates23.4%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Bridgeport Eco Resource Center
Welcome to the Office of Planning & Economic Development (OPED). Our mission -- per Mayor Ganim's direction, and consistent with our award-winning master plan, Plan Bridgeport -- is to develop the economic life of the city.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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