The Bridgeport metro is home to 947,528 people (up 0.3% over five years), with a median household income of $111,656. Typical rent of $2,880/month works out to 31.0% of the median household income — near the 30% affordability threshold (Census ACS + Zillow, September 2026).
The share of Bridgeport's workforce by sector — the base of tenant demand:
| Sector | % of workforce |
|---|---|
| Education & health care | 22.8% |
| Professional & management | 16.1% |
| Finance, insurance & real estate | 11.7% |
| Retail trade | 10.4% |
| Manufacturing | 8.1% |
Education & health care is the metro's largest employment base — sectors like education and health care are recession-resilient anchors for rental demand.
Rents at 31.0% of median income leave moderate headroom; underwrite rent growth conservatively. Market pricing, yields and the Star Score live on the Bridgeport market page; run a deal in the calculator.
At the 30%-of-income affordability rule, typical rent of $2,880/month suggests a household income around $115,000/year. The metro's median household income is $111,656.
By workforce share: Education & health care (22.8%), Professional & management (16.1%), Finance, insurance & real estate (11.7%) (Census ACS 5-year).