Comparing Fairfield and Bridgeport
| Fairfield Read the guide | Bridgeport Read the guide | |
|---|---|---|
| County | Fairfield County | Fairfield County |
| Median sale price (12 months) | $1,040,036 | $415,000 |
| Price vs a year ago | +10.6% | +9.2% |
| Price per sq ft | $454 | $239 |
| Sells at | 102% of list price | 100% of list price |
| Closed sales (12 months) | 680 | 895 |
| Median days on market | 19 | 24 |
| Homes for sale now | 135 | 241 |
| Months of supply | 2.4 | 3.2 |
| Typical home sold | 4 bd · 2,280 sq ft · built 1960 | 3 bd · 1,540 sq ft · built 1942 |
| Home types | 84% single-family · 13% condo · 3% multi-family | 45% single-family · 26% condo · 29% multi-family |
| Population | 65,300 | 151,599 |
| Land area (sq mi) | 29.9 | 16.1 |
| Property tax rate (mills) | 19.19 | 27.95 |
| Est. tax, median-priced home | ~$14,000/yr | ~$8,100/yr |
| Public schools | 16 | 46 |
| Parks and preserves | 95 | 35 |
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.