Comparing Bridgeport and Fairfield
| Bridgeport Read the guide | Fairfield Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Fairfield County | Fairfield County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $415,000 | $1,040,036 |
| Price vs a year ago | +9.2% | +10.6% |
| Price per sq ft | $239 | $454 |
| Sells at | 100% of list price | 102% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 895 | 680 |
| Median days on market | 24 | 19 |
| Homes for sale now | 241 | 135 |
| Months of supply | 3.2 | 2.4 |
| Typical home sold | 3 bd · 1,540 sq ft · built 1942 | 4 bd · 2,280 sq ft · built 1960 |
| Home types | 45% single-family · 26% condo · 29% multi-family | 84% single-family · 13% condo · 3% multi-family |
| Population | 151,599 | 65,300 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 16.1 | 29.9 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 27.95 | 19.19 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$8,100/yr | ~$14,000/yr |
| Public schools | 46 | 16 |
| Parks and preserves | 35 | 95 |
Market figures: SmartMLS closed residential sales, last 12 months; a town with fewer than 10 sales shows n/a. The tax estimate is the median sale price × Connecticut's 70% assessment × the town-wide mill rate (special taxing districts and actual assessments differ). Population: U.S. Census Bureau estimate. Mill rates: CT Office of Policy and Management. School counts: NCES. Parks: OpenStreetMap contributors.