Here's what it costs to live in Bridgeport, Connecticut, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $1,450 per month, while the typical home is valued around $274,900. Households earn a median of $58,685 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Air quality is good, with an average AQI of 30. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$58,685
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$1,450
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$274,900
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,731
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,100
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,511
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,036
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
149,153
Latest estimate
Median Age
36.7 yrs
Census ACS
30.0
Good0 = clean · 50 = moderate boundary · lower is better
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
7
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,497
Per month
Avg Home Value
$249,657
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 06604 | — | $1,366 | $230,600 |
| ZIP 06605 | — | $1,375 | $238,900 |
| ZIP 06606 | — | $1,466 | $238,300 |
| ZIP 06607 | — | $1,421 | $167,300 |
| ZIP 06608 | — | $1,274 | $190,400 |
| ZIP 06610 | — | $1,252 | $212,000 |
| ZIP 06611 | — | $2,326 | $470,100 |
January Avg
31°F
July Avg
75°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
30.1
poor
Hospitals
3
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
85.2%
The cost of living index for Bridgeport is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Bridgeport is $1,450 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Bridgeport is $58,685 per year.
The median home value in Bridgeport is $274,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Bridgeport has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 30.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
Tax data for Connecticut is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
