There are 20 independent living communities serving Bridgeport, Connecticut. This includes 4 communities in Bridgeport and 16 nearby. Independent living costs in Connecticut range from about $37 up to $169 daily, with a median expense running approximately $97. The per month expense averages roughly $2,908 and ranges between $1,100 and $5,060. On an annual basis, the mean cost is around $34,907, which is over the US average of $23,100.
Costs for independent living in Bridgeport generally range between $2,365 per month and $5,940 per month. The median cost is about $3,449 per month, or around $41,382 annually.
Bridgeport is a medium-sized city in Fairfield County within Connecticut. It is part of the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk metro area. It is the biggest city in Connecticut. Though the city includes 144,195 people, the surrounding area contains a total population of 751,636. The senior community comprises about 19% of the overall population.
Bridgeport has a low SeniorScore™ of 57. The city has a median per capita income of $20,000 and a median household income is $41,000 (the Connecticut state average is $79,000). The mean housing price in Bridgeport is $151,500, which is significantly lower than the Connecticut average of $456,000. Bridgeport has a high unemployment rate of approximately 14.46%.
Bridgeport has moderate average temperatures, with moderate winters and pleasant summers. The area receives average levels of rainfall annually. In relation to other American cities, Bridgeport has very low air quality, better than average water quality ratings, and a very high crime rate.