Living in Bridgeport, CT
Bridgeport is a port city in Fairfield County at the mouth of the Pequonnock River on Long Island Sound, with three harbors, Beardsley Zoo and a Metro-North, Amtrak and CTrail station.
Bridgeport at a glance
- Median sale price
- $415,000+9.2% vs last year 895 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 27.95 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$8,100 median-priced home
- Population
- 151,599 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 16.1 sq mi 9,440 per sq mi
What it is like in Bridgeport
Bridgeport sits on Long Island Sound in eastern Fairfield County, at the mouth of the Pequonnock River. It covers 16.06 square miles of land, has a population of 151,599, and borders Stratford, Fairfield and Trumbull. Its waterfront includes Bridgeport Harbor, Black Rock Harbor and the historic Newfield Harbor.
Bridgeport was incorporated as a borough in 1800, as a town in 1821 after separating from Stratford, and as a city in 1836. P. T. Barnum lived in the city for about 40 years, served as mayor and helped establish the Bridgeport to Port Jefferson ferry. The Barnum Museum stands at 820 Main Street.
The city has 46 public schools across several districts, listed on the schools tab. Landmarks include the Perry Memorial Arch in Seaside Park, St. Augustine Cathedral and the Klein Memorial Auditorium on Fairfield Avenue.
Bridgeport is nicknamed Park City and has 35 public parks. Seaside Park runs along the Sound, and Beardsley Park along the Pequonnock River holds Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo. Other parks in the city include Ninety Acres Park, Eastside Park, Newfield Park, Puglio Park and Svihra Park.
Indoor attractions include the Discovery Science Center & Planetarium on Park Avenue and the Housatonic Museum of Art on Lafayette Boulevard. Total Mortgage Arena on Main Street seats 10,000 and hosts concerts and sports. For food, Foolproof Brewing on Union Avenue and Brewport Brewing Co on South Frontage Road are both brewery taprooms, and Captain's Cove Seaport on Black Rock Harbor has a boardwalk, restaurant and bar.
Getting around from Bridgeport
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 70 min | 52 |
| New Haven | 31 min | 19 |
| Stamford | 34 min | 23 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 87 min | 58 |
| Boston | 189 min | 152 |
| Providence | 153 min | 123 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 93 min | 69 |
Rail stations nearby
- Bridgeport 0.8 mi Metro-North, CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak
- Fairfield-Black Rock 2.8 mi Metro-North
- Stratford 3.4 mi Metro-North, CTrail Hartford Line
Highways and routes
Interstate 95 runs through the city along the shoreline. Route 8 and Route 25 run north from the city toward Waterbury and Newtown, and US Route 1 passes through the Stratfield district. Drive times: New Haven 31 minutes (19 miles), Stamford 34 minutes (23 miles), Hartford 70 minutes (52 miles), New York City Midtown 87 minutes (58 miles), Providence 153 minutes and Boston 189 minutes.
Bridgeport station, 0.8 miles from the city center, has Metro-North, CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak service. Fairfield-Black Rock station (Metro-North) is 2.8 miles away and Stratford station (Metro-North and CTrail Hartford Line) is 3.4 miles away. Bradley Airport is a 93-minute drive.
Schools in Bridgeport
46 public schools in Bridgeport School District, New Beginnings Inc Family Academy District, Cooperative Educational Services, Park City Prep Charter School District, Judicial Centers, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, Great Oaks Charter School District, The Bridge Academy District, Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District and Capital Preparatory Harbor School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 30
- A.B. Skane Center
- Barnum
- Beardsley
- Black Rock
- Blackham
- Bryant
- Cesar Batalla
- Classical Studies Academy
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- Columbus
- Edison
- Geraldine Claytor Magnet Academy
- Geraldine Johnson
- Hall
- Hallen
- High Horizons Magnet
- Interdistrict Discovery Magnet
- James J. Curiale
- Jettie S. Tisdale
- John Winthrop
- Luis Munoz Marin
- Madison
- Multicultural Magnet
- New Beginnings Inc Family Academy
- Park City Magnet
- Paul Laurence Dunbar
- Read
- Roosevelt
- Six-Six Magnet
- Thomas Hooker
- Waltersville
Middle 1
- Park City Prep Charter
High school 12
- Aerospace/Hydrospace Engineering and Physical Sciences Magne
- Bassick High School
- Biotechnology Research & Zoological Studies Magnet High Scho
- Bridgeport Military Academy
- Bridgeport Residential Center
- Bullard-Havens Technical High School
- Central High School
- Great Oaks Charter School
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- Information Technology & Software Engineering Magnet High Sc
- REGIONS secure Bridgeport
- The Bridge Academy
- Warren Harding High School
Other 3
- Achievement First Bridgeport Academy
- Capital Preparatory Harbor School
- Wilbur Cross School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up Bridgeport School District, New Beginnings Inc Family Academy District, Cooperative Educational Services, Park City Prep Charter School District, Judicial Centers, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, Great Oaks Charter School District, The Bridge Academy District, Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District and Capital Preparatory Harbor School District on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in Bridgeport
Open Bridgeport in Google Maps →Eat and drink 10
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Downtown American restaurant serving dinner Tuesday through Sunday.
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Portuguese-inspired restaurant and pub with tapas, grilled seafood and steak.
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Brewpub in a former warehouse making house beer alongside New Haven-style pizza.
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Black Rock pub serving steak, oysters, burgers and craft cocktails.
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Peruvian restaurant serving ceviche, grilled meats and fried seafood, with a pisco bar.
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Puerto Rican restaurant with dine-in, curbside pickup and catering.
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Brewery, taproom and kitchen in the former Moore Tool Company factory, with an outdoor courtyard.
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Steakhouse serving dry-aged beef, with lunch and dinner service near Lafayette Circle.
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Downtown bake shop serving pastries, breakfast sandwiches and coffee on weekdays.
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Italian ice and ice cream shop on Madison Avenue with a second location in Stratford.
Things to do and see 6
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Black Rock Harbor marina with a boardwalk, shops, a restaurant and bar, and an ice cream stand.
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Zoo in Beardsley Park with a rainforest building, a carousel and North and South American animals.
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Science museum and planetarium run by Sacred Heart University, open Tuesday through Sunday.
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Art museum on the Housatonic Community College campus holding about 7,000 works, free to enter.
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Performing arts theater built in 1940 with about 1,400 seats, hosting touring shows and concerts.
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10,000-seat arena that opened in 2001, used for concerts, hockey and basketball.
Parks, preserves and trails 35
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Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
Bridgeport housing market
Over the last 12 months, 895 homes sold in Bridgeport with a median sale price of $415,000 and a median of 24 days on market. There are 241 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $239 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 9.2% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 3.2 months.
Bridgeport's town-wide property tax rate is 27.95 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,100 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
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Questions about Bridgeport
What is the median home price in Bridgeport, CT?
The median sale price in Bridgeport is $415,000, based on 895 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in Bridgeport, CT?
Bridgeport's town-wide property tax rate is 27.95 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,100 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is Bridgeport, CT from Hartford?
Bridgeport is about 52 miles and a 70-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is Bridgeport, CT from New York City?
Bridgeport is about 58 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 87-minute drive without traffic.
Is there a train station in Bridgeport, CT?
The closest passenger rail station we have on record is Bridgeport (Metro-North, CTrail Hartford Line, Amtrak) about 0.8 miles from the center of Bridgeport. Check the operator's schedule for current service.
What is the population of Bridgeport, CT?
Bridgeport has about 151,599 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 16.1 square miles.
How many public schools are in Bridgeport, CT?
Bridgeport has 46 public schools in Bridgeport School District, New Beginnings Inc Family Academy District, Cooperative Educational Services, Park City Prep Charter School District, Judicial Centers, Connecticut Technical Education and Career System, Great Oaks Charter School District, The Bridge Academy District, Achievement First Bridgeport Academy District and Capital Preparatory Harbor School District. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in Bridgeport, CT?
There are 241 homes for sale in Bridgeport right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
How far is Bridgeport from New York City?
It is 58 miles and about 87 minutes by car to Midtown Manhattan. Bridgeport station has Metro-North service.
Which train lines stop in Bridgeport?
Bridgeport station has Metro-North, the CTrail Hartford Line and Amtrak. Fairfield-Black Rock and Stratford stations are the nearest others.
What is there to do in Bridgeport?
Beardsley Zoo, the Discovery Science Center and Planetarium, the Housatonic Museum of Art, Seaside Park and events at Total Mortgage Arena and the Klein Memorial Auditorium.
Which highways serve Bridgeport?
Interstate 95, Route 8, Route 25 and US Route 1.
Which towns border Bridgeport?
Stratford, Fairfield and Trumbull.
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