Bridgeport, CT
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Bridgeport, Connecticut Summary
Life in Bridgeport research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Bridgeport over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Bridgeport:
The population in Bridgeport is 148,470.
The median home value in Bridgeport is $305,486.
The median income in Bridgeport is $54,440.
The cost of living in Bridgeport is 111 which is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Bridgeport is $1,369.
The unemployment rate in Bridgeport is 9.5%.
The poverty rate in Bridgeport is 22.9%.
The average high in Bridgeport is 60.9° and the average low is 42.3°.
Bridgeport SnackAbility
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Bridgeport, CT Crime Report
Crime in Bridgeport summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bridgeport. Key points include:
There were 2,449 total crimes in Bridgeport in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bridgeport is 1,650.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bridgeport is 408.4 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bridgeport is 1,242.0 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Bridgeport is -28.99% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Bridgeport Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Bridgeport / 100k People |
Connecticut / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 2,449 | 1,650.3 | 1,746.7 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 606 | 408.4 | 181.6 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 15 | 10.1 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 277 | 186.7 | 57.2 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 262 | 176.6 | 103.8 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 1,843 | 1,242.0 | 1,565.1 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 303 | 204.2 | 187.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 965 | 650.3 | 1,141.2 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 575 | 387.5 | 236.8 | 282.7 |
Bridgeport, CT Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Bridgeport summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Bridgeport. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Connecticut. Key points include:
The cost of living in Bridgeport is 111 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Bridgeport is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Bridgeport is $305,486.
The median income in Bridgeport is $54,440.
Bridgeport's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Bridgeport Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Bridgeport | Connecticut | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 114 | 100 | |
| Services | 114 | 113 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 98 | 101 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 107 | 100 | |
| Housing | 101 | 123 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 111 | 104 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 133 | 127 | 100 | |
Bridgeport, CT Weather
The average high in Bridgeport is 60.9° and the average low is 42.3°.
There are 79.7 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 49.1 inches of precipitation each year with 34.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Bridgeport |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 42.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 79.7 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 49.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.7 |
Average High
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6 Reviews & Comments About Bridgeport
/5
Viva La Rosa -
I'm from Bridgeport and it's s**t city. Nothing but potholes and foreclosed f****d up ugly houses. That's if you're on the East side of the city. The west side is a lot better it's not that s****y, though it needs to be fixed up a bit. I hate Bridgeport and I don't understand why my family still lives there. However, Standford is nice and Fairfield - Blackrock area. Westport is great and Trumbull is okay too. If you know somebody and want to hang out expect house parties. Lot and lots of house parties.
T. Milly -
Still doesn't explain why Bridgeport has the highest property taxes in the state. I have a love/hate relationship with my state. I live in a nice area that's filled with crappy, plastic people.
Kashhh. Kayyy -
I lived in Bridgeport for so many years and both my parents had good jobs and we lived in a good a*s house and we had the biggest front and backyard on the whole block
HomeSnacks User - 2019-04-19 19:40:53.006260
High crime, high taxes. Full of a*****le dems and crackheads.
Don't walk the streets after dark.
HomeSnacks User -
Bridgeport is a country club compared to New York city! I was afforded the opportunity to buy a home in Lake Forest Bridgeport CT. My children won a lottery and went to Westport Schools because I lived in Bridgeport. Both of my children and I went to Housatonic Community college in But and went to University of Bridgeport. I have many friends who are police officers, teacher, public works employees in Bridgeport.
Lake Forest is a hidden Gem in this City. North end is a very nice area in Bridgeport, all areas of Bridgeport are being revitalized. Bridgeport Hospital, St Vncents Hospital ae wonderful and they are in my City. Seaside a beautiful beach and Park!
This is a city full of culture and arts!We have areas in need of more work than others this is true but we are a far cry from being one the 10 worst places to live in. Where do you live- must be heaven!
HomeSnacks User -
I'm from Bridgeport and yes our taxes are high but I wouldn't want to live anywhere else. Bridgeport is improving for the better no matter what you think.
Where else in Connecticut can you enjoy the zoo, the beach, multiple parks, free outdoor music every week in the summer,out door movie nights, arts festivals, vibes, the theater, catch the ferry and so much more!!!! I am tired of everyone talking about Bridgeport, there are worst places to live.
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Bridgeport Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Bridgeport
The current population in Bridgeport is 148,470. The population has increased 4.1% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 148,470 | 1.4% |
| 2021 | 146,417 | -0.8% |
| 2020 | 147,586 | 0.4% |
| 2019 | 147,022 | -0.2% |
| 2018 | 147,340 | 0.4% |
| 2017 | 146,680 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 145,587 | 0.8% |
| 2015 | 144,446 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 143,412 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 142,576 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Bridgeport
Bridgeport is:
32.4% White with 48,108 White residents.
19.6% African American with 29,156 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 162 American Indian residents.
6.7% Asian with 9,925 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 25 Hawaiian residents.
1.9% Other with 2,773 Other residents.
3.1% Two Or More with 4,531 Two Or More residents.
36.2% Hispanic with 53,790 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Bridgeport | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 32.4% | 63.9% | 58.9% |
| African American | 19.6% | 9.9% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 6.7% | 4.7% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.9% | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 3.4% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 36.2% | 17.4% | 18.7% |
Gender in Bridgeport
Bridgeport is 51.3% female with 76,155 female residents.
Bridgeport is 48.7% male with 72,315 male residents.
| Gender | Bridgeport | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 51.0% | 50.4% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.0% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Bridgeport for adults over 25
11.0% of adults in Bridgeport completed < 9th grade.
8.0% of adults in Bridgeport completed 9-12th grade.
32.0% of adults in Bridgeport completed high school / ged.
17.0% of adults in Bridgeport completed some college.
7.0% of adults in Bridgeport completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Bridgeport completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Bridgeport completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Bridgeport completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Bridgeport completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Bridgeport | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 11.0% | 3.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 8.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 32.0% | 26.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 17.0% | 16.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 14.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Bridgeport, Connecticut
8.1% of households in Bridgeport earn Less than $10,000.
7.3% of households in Bridgeport earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.9% of households in Bridgeport earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.2% of households in Bridgeport earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.8% of households in Bridgeport earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.9% of households in Bridgeport earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.2% of households in Bridgeport earn $75,000 to $99,999.
11.9% of households in Bridgeport earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.8% of households in Bridgeport earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.9% of households in Bridgeport earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Bridgeport | CT | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 8.1% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.3% | 3.4% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.9% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.2% | 6.0% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.8% | 8.9% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.9% | 13.9% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.2% | 12.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 11.9% | 17.8% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.8% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.9% | 17.0% | 11.4% |
