Living in Bridgeport (Connecticut)
Bridgeport (Connecticut) is a city in Connecticut, United States, home to 147,629 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 3%, #153 of 6,227), young professionals (top 3%, #129 of 4,444), digital natives (top 4%, #171 of 4,750).
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Open in NestlyzerGood to know about Bridgeport (Connecticut)
- It is right on the coast of the Long Island Sound.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 12 min and sets around 22:27; in late June it sets around 2:29.
How Bridgeport (Connecticut) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Connecticut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 50 | #5,527 of 11,898 | #122 of 186 | Map |
| Low-income household | 35 | #5,847 of 9,771 | #90 of 136 | Map |
| Low-income family | 41 | #4,884 of 8,006 | #111 of 136 | Map |
| Single parent | 48 | #3,380 of 6,237 | #97 of 111 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 63 | #3,416 of 9,474 | #111 of 153 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 60 | #4,308 of 9,474 | #132 of 153 | Map |
| Early retiree | 65 | #2,626 of 10,762 | #99 of 145 | Map |
| Single professional | 73 | #186 of 4,537 | #4 of 95 | Map |
| Young professional | 77 | #129 of 4,444 | #3 of 90 | Map |
| DINKS | 80 | #200 of 3,053 | #2 of 70 | Map |
| Remote worker | 56 | #4,345 of 7,271 | #100 of 111 | Map |
| Commuter | 80 | #153 of 6,227 | #7 of 120 | Map |
| Car-free household | 79 | #190 of 3,933 | #3 of 82 | Map |
| Student | 79 | #165 of 2,119 | #3 of 50 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 44 | #3,641 of 8,006 | #85 of 136 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 30 | #9,032 of 12,111 | #111 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 76 | #188 of 4,114 | #2 of 88 | Map |
| Expat professional | 74 | #897 of 7,271 | #14 of 111 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 66 | #2,575 of 9,474 | #79 of 153 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 37 | #13,484 of 18,063 | #189 of 190 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 49 | #1,425 of 16,523 | #26 of 186 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 22 | #15,580 of 18,063 | #186 of 190 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 72 | #1,398 of 16,523 | #28 of 186 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 82 | #159 of 21,167 | #4 of 196 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 67 | #3,222 of 12,111 | #92 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | 71 | #1,413 of 6,413 | #42 of 95 | Map |
| Business owner | 74 | #1,142 of 12,111 | #35 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 69 | #171 of 4,750 | #2 of 97 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Stratford (Connecticut) 5 km
- Trumbull 7 km
- Fairfield (Connecticut) 8 km
- City of Milford (balance) 12 km
- Milford (Connecticut) 12 km
- Easton (Connecticut) 12 km
- Westport (Connecticut) 15 km
- Shelton (Connecticut) 17 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.