Bridgeport, CT
Demographics And Statistics

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Living in Bridgeport, Connecticut

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. Here's a snapshot of Bridgeport based on the most recently available data.

149,153 Population
$355,126 Median home value
$58,685 Median income
111 Cost of living +11% vs US
$1,450 Median rent
9.0% Unemployment
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Bridgeport SnackAbility

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Overall SnackAbility
Jobs 4/10
Housing 8/10
Affordability 4/10
Diversity 10/10
Safety 5/10
Amenities 10/10
Education 5/10
Commute 5/10

Crime in Bridgeport summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Bridgeport. Key points include:

  • There were 2,758 total crimes in Bridgeport in the last reporting year.

  • The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Bridgeport is 1,861.9 / 100k people.

  • The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Bridgeport is 392.9 / 100k people.

  • The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Bridgeport is 1,469.0 / 100k people.

  • Overall, crime in Bridgeport is -12.14% below the national average.

2,758
Total Crimes
-12.14%
Below National Average
Bridgeport
US

Crime In Bridgeport Comparison Table

Statistic Count
Raw
Bridgeport
/ 100k People
Connecticut
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 2,758 1,861.9 1,502.1 2,119.2
Violent Crime 582 392.9 136.0 359.0
Murder 12 8.1 2.4 5.0
Robbery 227 153.2 38.1 61.0
Aggravated Assault 281 189.7 77.5 256.0
Property Crime 2,176 1,469.0 1,366.1 1,760.0
Burglary 332 224.1 117.3 229.0
Larceny 1,143 771.6 1,013.7 1,272.0
Car Theft 701 473.2 235.0 259.0
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Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)

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 $355,126.

  • The median income in Bridgeport is $58,685.

111
Bridgeport's Overall Cost Of Living
1.1x
Higher Than The National Average
Bridgeport
US

Cost Of Living In Bridgeport Comparison Table

Living Expense Bridgeport Connecticut National Average
Overall 111 116 100
Services 102 107 100
Groceries 109 111 100
Health 110 137 100
Housing 107 108 100
Transportation 107 110 100
Utilities 115 111 100
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Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 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.

StatBridgeport
Average Annual High60.9
Average Annual Low42.3
Annual Precipitation Days79.7
Average Annual Precipitation49.1
Average Annual Snowfall34.7
60.9°
Average High
79.7
Days of Rain

Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)

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6 Reviews & Comments About Bridgeport

Viva La Rosa · None
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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 · None
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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 · None
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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
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High crime, high taxes. Full of a*****le dems and crackheads.

Don't walk the streets after dark.

HomeSnacks User · None
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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 · None
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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 149,153. The population has increased 4.6% from 2010.

Year Population % Change
2024 149,153 0.8%
2023 148,012 -0.3%
2022 148,470 -0.0%
2021 148,529 2.4%
2020 145,014 -0.4%
2019 145,639 -0.5%
2018 146,417 -0.8%
2017 147,586 0.4%
2016 147,022 -0.2%
2015 147,340 0.4%
2014 146,680 0.8%
2013 145,587 0.8%
2012 144,446 0.7%
2011 143,412 0.6%
2010 142,576 -

Race / Ethnicity in Bridgeport

White 24.5% (36,604)
African American 19.7% (29,330)
American Indian 0.1% (156)
Asian 4.7% (7,006)
Hawaiian 0.0% (0)
Other 2.0% (2,995)
Two Or More 4.2% (6,259)
Hispanic 44.8% (66,803)
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Bridgeport is:

  • 24.5% White with 36,604 White residents.

  • 19.7% African American with 29,330 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 156 American Indian residents.

  • 4.7% Asian with 7,006 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 2.0% Other with 2,995 Other residents.

  • 4.2% Two Or More with 6,259 Two Or More residents.

  • 44.8% Hispanic with 66,803 Hispanic residents.

Race Bridgeport CT USA
White 24.5% 61.9% 57.4%
African American 19.7% 9.8% 11.9%
American Indian 0.1% 0.1% 0.5%
Asian 4.7% 4.7% 5.9%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.0% 0.2%
Other 2.0% 0.9% 0.6%
Two Or More 4.2% 4.3% 4.3%
Hispanic 44.8% 18.3% 19.3%

Gender in Bridgeport

Female 51.2% (76,362)
Male 48.8% (72,791)
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  • Bridgeport is 51.2% female with 76,362 female residents.

  • Bridgeport is 48.8% male with 72,791 male residents.

Gender Bridgeport CT USA
Female 51.2% 50.9% 50.5%
Male 48.8% 49.1% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Bridgeport for adults over 25

< 9th Grade 12.0% (17,898)
9-12th Grade 10.0% (14,915)
High School / GED 31.0% (46,237)
Some College 17.0% (25,356)
Associate's Degree 6.0% (8,949)
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% (22,372)
Master's Degree 7.0% (10,440)
Professional Degree 1.0% (1,491)
Doctorate Degree 1.0% (1,491)
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  • 12.0% of adults in Bridgeport completed < 9th grade.

  • 10.0% of adults in Bridgeport completed 9-12th grade.

  • 31.0% of adults in Bridgeport completed high school / ged.

  • 17.0% of adults in Bridgeport completed some college.

  • 6.0% 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.

  • 1.0% of adults in Bridgeport completed professional degree.

  • 1.0% of adults in Bridgeport completed doctorate degree.

Education Bridgeport CT USA
< 9th Grade 12.0% 5.0% 4.0%
9-12th Grade 10.0% 4.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 31.0% 25.0% 26.0%
Some College 17.0% 16.0% 19.0%
Associate's Degree 6.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 15.0% 23.0% 22.0%
Master's Degree 7.0% 14.0% 10.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 3.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Bridgeport, Connecticut

Less than $10,000 6.8% (1,016,364)
$10,000 to $14,999 7.5% (1,119,741)
$15,000 to $24,999 8.8% (1,310,409)
$25,000 to $34,999 8.1% (1,212,042)
$35,000 to $49,999 13.0% (1,936,736)
$50,000 to $74,999 16.5% (2,461,533)
$75,000 to $99,999 13.4% (2,002,138)
$100,000 to $149,999 13.8% (2,050,926)
$150,000 to $199,999 5.8% (869,210)
$200,000 or more 6.3% (936,194)
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  • 6.8% of households in Bridgeport earn Less than $10,000.

  • 7.5% of households in Bridgeport earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.8% of households in Bridgeport earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 8.1% of households in Bridgeport earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.0% of households in Bridgeport earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.5% of households in Bridgeport earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Bridgeport earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 13.8% of households in Bridgeport earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.8% of households in Bridgeport earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 6.3% of households in Bridgeport earn $200,000 or more.

Income Bridgeport CT USA
Less than $10,000 6.8% 4.5% 5.0%
$10,000 to $14,999 7.5% 3.1% 3.4%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.8% 5.3% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 8.1% 5.3% 6.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.0% 8.4% 10.1%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.5% 13.3% 15.5%
$75,000 to $99,999 13.4% 11.9% 12.6%
$100,000 to $149,999 13.8% 17.7% 17.5%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.8% 11.3% 9.6%
$200,000 or more 6.3% 19.2% 13.4%

Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)