RANK #109 / 996 · POP 326,381 · CT
PROJECTED GROWTH: +2.8%
The Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, encompassing municipalities like Bridgeport, Fairfield, and Stratford, is known for its access to the Long Island Sound and extensive park systems. Bridgeport, often called "Park City," has 45 parks and a master plan to connect its green spaces and waterfronts. The region is located in southwestern Connecticut, roughly 60 miles from both New York City and Hartford. Commuters have options including I-95, the Merritt Parkway, and Metro-North commuter rail service to Grand Central Terminal in Manhattan. The area offers a blend of urban, suburban, and rural communities with various outdoor recreation opportunities, including beaches, hiking and biking trails like the Pequonnock River Trail, and the Beardsley Zoo.
Life in the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region offers diverse communities, from the urban environment of Bridgeport to the more residential Fairfield. The region's economy has seen a 5% net increase in jobs between 2010 and 2020, contrasting with slower growth in other parts of Connecticut. Manufacturing, healthcare, and retail/services are key employment sectors. Sikorsky, a military helicopter manufacturer, is a significant employer in Stratford. The area's transportation network, including the deepwater Port of Bridgeport, supports its economic activity. Local school districts include Bridgeport, Fairfield, and Trumbull.
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Moderate climate & terrain
Prices detached from rents
Housing looks overvalued at 14.0x — home prices are high relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has a Boom Town Index score of 89/100, ranking #109 among 996 U.S. counties. With a median household income of $83,147, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is $372,000 with median rent at $1,446/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.2235, which is less affordable than the national average.
Population growth: — year-over-year. Job growth: 0.0%.
Yes — 2.55% of Greater Bridgeport Planning Region's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.