Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Bridgeport

Affordability in Bridgeport, CT

The median monthly rent in Bridgeport is $1,450 and the median household income is $58,685 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). With 57% of residents renting their homes, demand for affordable housing options in the city is significant.

Lease Lantern has identified 19 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties in Bridgeport, totaling 1,790 units across the city.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Bridgeport Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 401 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting methods and local definitions.

Getting Around Bridgeport

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Bridgeport rates 67 (Somewhat Walkable), with a Transit Score of 59 (Good Transit) and a Bike Score of 62.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 46 public schools across 10 districts serve Bridgeport, including 31 elementary, 1 middle, and 14 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for their specific address.

Cost of Living

The median household income in Bridgeport is $58,685 per year, and the median monthly rent across all rental housing is $1,450, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Affordable and income-based housing in the city can offer significant savings for eligible renters.

• Median household income: $58,685/year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median market rent: $1,450/month (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter households: 57% of occupied housing units (Census ACS 5-Year)

With more than half of residents renting, Bridgeport has a strong base of rental housing. The 19 HUD-assisted properties tracked on Lease Lantern represent 1,790 units of income-based housing across the city.

Environmental & Flood Risk

All 19 HUD-assisted properties in Bridgeport have been mapped for flood risk. Of those, 1 property falls within a high-risk flood zone. If flood exposure is a concern, ask a property's leasing office whether it is the one high-risk site and what flood mitigation measures are in place.