Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Metro Area, Connecticut 

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Population

956,446

+8.4% since 2020

Unemployment Rate

8.4%

Cost of Living

137.6 / 100

Median Home Price

$552,700

Median Income

$101,194

Comfort Index (Climate)

9.0 / 5.1

summer / winter

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Best Places to Live in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Metro Area, Connecticut

Bridgeport, Connecticut is a bustling metropolitan area located on the shoreline of historic Long Island Sound. With an estimated population of 144,229 people, Bridgeport is the largest city in Connecticut and the fifth-largest city in New England. The city has been nicknamed “The Park City” due to its numerous parks and green spaces, while its waterfront district offers stunning views of the Sound and lively entertainment venues. Its downtown area contains many historical sites and attractions, including an expansive art gallery, shopping districts with unique stores, several theaters, restaurants along Main Street, iconic architecture from the early 20th century, as well as many other cultural gems. The surrounding suburbs also feature intriguing locales such as Discovery Museum & Planetarium and Beardsley Zoo. Easily accessible via car or public transportation from nearby cities like New York City and Providence Rhode Island , this vibrant metropolis is a great spot for day trips or longer stays alike. Large city - Southwestern Connecticut along Long Island Sound, 50 miles northeast of New York City.
State: Connecticut
County:
Metro Area: Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Metro Area
City: Bridgeport, Stamford, 88 total
Zip Codes: 06902, 06810, 06606, 06484, 06611, 06824, 06614, 06811, 06854, 06604, 46 total
Cost of Living: 37.6% higher
Time zone: Eastern Standard Time (EST)
Elevation: 7 ft above sea level


Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, Ct Housing Market
Least Expensive HomesHomes Over 2,000 Sq. Ft.
Most Expensive HomesHomes less than 10 yrs old
All Single Family Homes
Pros
Diverse economy
Close to New York City
Good climate for region
Cons
Some blighted areas
Cost of living
Long commutes

What Bert Has To Say About Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Metro Area

The most recent Metropolitan Area created some major shifts in Connecticut, where metro areas are more closely aligned by county borders than towns and townships as in the old New England structure. As a result, two important and highly diverse metro areas, Danbury and Stamford-Norwalk were merged into this now very large and complex Bridgeport area. Formerly a whaling port, Bridgeport itself grew up as an industrial and manufacturing center known for large machinery and brass products. Some of this heavy industry still remains, but general industrial decline has left considerable areas of blight.


Highlights

ECONOMY
The unemployment rate in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Metro Area is 8.4% (U.S. avg. is 6.0%). Recent job growth is Negative. Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Metro Area jobs have decreased by 0.3%. More Economy

COST OF LIVING
Compared to the rest of the country, Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Metro Area's cost of living is 37.6% higher than the U.S. average. More Cost of Living or Compare Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Metro Area's Cost of Living

WEATHER & CLIMATE
June, September and August are the most pleasant months in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk metro area, while January and February are the least comfortable months. Today's Weather | Climate Averages

VOTING
In the last Presidential election, the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk metro area remained overwhelmingly Democratic, 62.9% to 35.7%. More Voting Stats

POPULATION
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Metro Area's population is 956,446 people. Since 2020, it has had a population growth of 4.6%. Learn More...

TRANSPORTATION
Average Commute time is 30.4 minutes. The National Average is 26.4 minutes. Learn More...

REAL ESTATE
The median home cost in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Metro Area is $552,700. Home appreciation the last 10 years has been 11.5%.

SCHOOLS
Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Metro Area public schools spend $18,582 per student. The average school expenditure in the U.S. is $12,383. There are about 13.1 students per teacher in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk Metro Area. More Education



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Housing Market in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk

It's a good time to buy in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk. Home Appreciation is up 11.5% in the last 12 months.
The median home price in Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk is $552,700.
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ZIP CODES IN BRIDGEPORT-STAMFORD-NORWALK METRO AREA, CONNECTICUT
06902, 06810, 06606, 06484, 06611, 06824, 06614, 06811, 06854, 06604, 46 total

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