Welcome to Bridgeport
Bridgeport is the largest and most populated community in the state of Connecticut. Located along the Long Island Sound, Bridgeport originally experienced rapid growth because of whaling and shipbuilding, and then advanced thanks to industrialization, labor movements, and the emergence of the railroad.
Called the “Park City”, Bridgeport offers great cultural, social, and recreational opportunities. It is a city with over 25 parks, incredible museums. The shoreline parks in the city are simply breathtaking, the largest one in Bridgeport being
Seaside Park that consists of 375 acres of beautiful sandy beaches, woods, and open spaces. In addition, residents can enjoy a wealth of recreational activities and appreciate the true beauty of the city. With fascinating museums, festivals, live theatre and music events, Bridgeport has something interesting for everyone.
Home to many artists, musicians, and creatives the city has a very diverse art scene. Very rich in history, Bridgeport has over 50 Registered Historic Places. Its architecture is interesting and diverse, and the small distances make it easy to walk wherever you need to go. Living in Bridgeport means leading a comfortable and relaxed lifestyle in an active city, while making use of all the resources that modern living has to offer.
Most notably, Bridgeport is home to St. Mary’s-by-the-Sea which provides picturesque views of Long Island Sound and Black Rock Harbor. this waterfront park is a mecca for many outdoor enthusiasts in Bridgeport, and part of what makes living in Black Rock so distinct. The beach, grassy areas, and picnic tables allow visitors to relax while enjoying a cool sea breeze. A 1/2 walkway stretches from Ash Creek to the Black Rock Yacht Club for walkers to take a pleasant stroll.
With historic neighborhoods juxtaposed against urban neighborhoods, the homes range in price here from as low as $35K to as high as $1.8M, with the median sale price around $350K.
Bridgeport Demographic Details:
- Predominantly city water and sewer.
- Area: 16 sq mi
- Population: 140,059
- Households: 51,984