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.
Median Household Income
$58,685
Annual · Census ACS
Median Gross Rent
$1,450
Per month · Census ACS
Median Home Value
$274,900
Census ACS
Cost of Living Index
N/A
BEA RPP · US avg = 100
Studio FMR
$1,731
HUD Fair Market Rent
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,100
HUD FMR
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,511
HUD FMR
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,036
HUD FMR
HUD Fair Market Rent = 40th percentile gross rent · 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
Average AQI
30.0
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
5
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$1,498
Per month
Avg Home Value
$297,200
Census ACS
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%
What is the cost of living index for Bridgeport?
The cost of living index for Bridgeport is not yet available in our database.
What is the median rent in Bridgeport?
The median gross rent in Bridgeport is $1,450 per month according to US Census ACS data.
What is the median household income in Bridgeport?
The median household income in Bridgeport is $58,685 per year.
What is the median home value in Bridgeport?
The median home value in Bridgeport is $274,900 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
How is the air quality in Bridgeport?
Bridgeport has an average Air Quality Index (AQI) of 30.0, which is rated "Good" by the EPA. Lower AQI values indicate cleaner air.
What are the taxes like in Bridgeport?
Tax data for Connecticut is not yet available.
Data last updated: December 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
