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Bridgeport, Connecticut is ranked as one of the most livable cities in the United States due to its numerous amenities and opportunities. According to BestPlaces rankings, Bridgeport has a high quality of life score with an overall ranking of 79 out of 100. The city’s economy is strong with a healthy job market and affordable housing costs. The city also offers excellent educational opportunities, recreational activities, cultural attractions, and diverse dining options. Bridgeport's crime rate is lower than average for the U.S., making it a safe place to live and visit. With its vibrant culture, combined with a cost of living that is roughly equal to the national average, Bridgeport is an ideal location for those looking for an enjoyable place to settle down and call home.

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#1 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#1 Best Cities for Teleworking - Medium Metro Areas
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#2 Best States for LGBTQ Rights
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#11 Most Secure Places to Live 2011 (Large Metros)
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#15 Most Secure Places to Live in the U.S. (Large Metro Areas)
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#21 2005 High Gas Prices
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#27 The Most (and Least) Gender Imbalanced Cities
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#29 America's Best and Worst Cities for Crime (Mid-Size Metro Areas)
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#30 2005 Best Places to Live
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#35 Most Comfortable Summer Cities
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#39 High Gas Prices - Which Cities are Hit the Hardest?
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#63 Drought-Riskiest Cities
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#77 The Most Single Cities
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#145 2005 Best Places to Live
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#176 Best Green Cities
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#181 2005 Best Places to Live
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Over 10 years ago

Bridgeport Connecticut is a beautiful city and a wonderful place to live. I currently attend Central Magnet high school as well as the Bridgeport Aquaculture school and  More

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Over 12 years ago

I left Bridgeport in 1996, after bankruptcy changed it. I left looking for a better place to live. Funny thing is I haven't found it. I grew up in Bridgeport. What I  More

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Over 14 years ago

Bridgeport is the best place ever ive been livin here all my life i love it it aint as bad as people say it it they dont know wat they talkin  More

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