Bridgeport is the most populous city in t Connectict, and the fifth-largest city in New England. Located in Fairfield County.
Bridgeport is a thriving multicultural city located right on the water of Long Island Sound in the southern part of Connecticut. Our great location and proximity to other cities such as New York and Boston make Bridgeport a wonderful city to live, work, and visit.
Home of American icons such as PT Barnum and Tom Thumb, Bridgeport’s rich history of providing the rest of the United States with needed manufactured goods during the early- to mid-20th Century earned it the name “Arsenal of Democracy” during World War II.
Bridgeport is also often referred to as the "Park City" because it possesses such beautifully designed public parks. Our Seaside Park and Beardsley Park were both created by Frederick Law Olmsted, the landscape architect who famously designed Central Park.
Bridgeport offers a wealth of attractions: gorgeous shoreline parks, fascinating museums, regional baseball, hockey, and festivals and national musical acts and performances. Above you will find links to attractions in the area.
Downtown Bridgeport offers fine dining, regional theatre, sporting events and national acts at the Arena at Harboryard
Housing Cost
In Bridgeport there are beautiful homes and condominiums available at prices that are affordable, no matter what your budget.
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $218,800
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 137,912. Bridgeport covers 16.0 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 25 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 06604, 06605, 06606, 06607, 00608, 06610
Area code: 203
Weather
Bridgeport, CT climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 81.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 22.90 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 16 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 14 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Bridgeport is 44.15 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 4.15 Inches.
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southern part of Connecticut. Our great location and proximity to other cities such as New York and Boston make Bridgeport a wonderful city to live, work, and visit.