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Bridgeport, CT

Aggregated across 6 ZIP codes in Bridgeport.

Population: 149,153 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Bridgeport, CT is $338,409 — up 6.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $468,333 after a median 48 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,066/month. 46 schools serve the area (NCES). Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$338,409

Median home value

+6.6%

1-year change

48

Median days on market

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$338,409
1-year appreciation
+6.6%
3-year appreciation
+22.4%
5-year appreciation
+43.3%
10-year appreciation
+174.0%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$338,616
House Price Index (state)
307.7 (+3.7% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$468,333
Median list price
$446,767
Median price per sqft
$219
1-year sale-price change
+15.5%
Median days on market
48 days
Homes sold (recent period)
14
For-sale inventory
196
Sale-to-list ratio
100.0%
Active listings
15
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
32 days
New listings (monthly)
76

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,066/mo
1-year rent change
+4.3%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,207/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,508/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,877/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,441/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$2,816/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
29.4¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.80/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
46
Elementary schools
30
Middle schools
1
High schools
12
Charter schools
6
School districts serving the area
Capital Preparatory Harbor School District, Judicial Centers, Bridgeport School District
Schools include
Capital Preparatory Harbor School, Bridgeport Residential Center, REGIONS secure Bridgeport, Columbus School, Classical Studies Academy

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

FEMA flood zone (varies by location)
includes AE
Flood risk level
High
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Raymark Industries, Inc. (2.5 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
79.0°F
Average high
80.0°F
Average low
78.0°F
Annual precipitation
50.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
46
Days with Good air quality
210
Days with Moderate air quality
135
Days with Unhealthy air quality
7
Highest AQI recorded (year)
242

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
14.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
272
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
90,170
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
92,773

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
127
Nearest national park
Weir Farm National Historical Park (13 mi)
National parks include
Weir Farm National Historical Park, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, Fire Island National Seashore
Airports within 30 mi
86
Nearest airport
Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
Igor I Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
62
Hospitals include
ST VINCENT'S BIRMINGHAM, MOBILE INFIRMARY MEDICAL CENTER, MEDICAL WEST, AN AFFILIATE OF UAB HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.3 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.3 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
86
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.9 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,951
Housing built before 1970
69.2%
Housing built 2000 or later
7.2%
Median annual property tax
$6,287
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
68.0%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

How it compares

BridgeportState medianUS median
Median home value$338,409$447,200$289,727
Median sale price$468,333$450,000$325,000
Median days on market48 days39 days51 days
Typical rent$2,066/mo$2,213/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$6,287$6,234$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Bridgeport, CT?
$338,409.
What is the median sale price in Bridgeport, CT?
$468,333.
How long do homes take to sell in Bridgeport, CT?
Median days on market: 48 days.
What is typical rent in Bridgeport, CT?
Typical rent: $2,066/month.
Is Bridgeport, CT in a flood zone?
High (FEMA NFIP). Parts of the area include FEMA flood zone AE; zones vary by location within the city.
What is the radon potential in Bridgeport, CT?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Bridgeport, CT?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Raymark Industries, Inc., 2.5 mi.
How many schools serve Bridgeport, CT?
46 schools (30 elementary, 1 middle, 12 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Bridgeport, CT walkable?
Walkability index: 14.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Bridgeport, CT?
Good. Median AQI: 46. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Bridgeport, CT?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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