Comparing Bridgeport and Stratford
| Bridgeport Read the guide | Stratford Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Fairfield County | Fairfield County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $415,000 | $465,000 |
| Price vs a year ago | +9.2% | +3.3% |
| Price per sq ft | $239 | $285 |
| Sells at | 100% of list price | 100% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 895 | 677 |
| Median days on market | 24 | 24 |
| Homes for sale now | 241 | 115 |
| Months of supply | 3.2 | 2 |
| Typical home sold | 3 bd · 1,540 sq ft · built 1942 | 3 bd · 1,580 sq ft · built 1958 |
| Home types | 45% single-family · 26% condo · 29% multi-family | 66% single-family · 28% condo · 6% multi-family |
| Population | 151,599 | 53,610 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 16.1 | 17.5 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 27.95 | 37.73 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$8,100/yr | ~$12,300/yr |
| Public schools | 46 | 13 |
| Parks and preserves | 35 | 23 |
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.