City of

Bridgeport

Connecticut
bridgeportct.gov
45 Lyon Terrace, 06604
Phone: (203) 576-7201
Mayor: Joseph Ganim

Sustainable CT Designation: Registered Member

Demographics

Population149,153
Median Household Income (2023)58,685
Per Capita Income (2023)$33,024
Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate40.26%
Median Home Value (2023)252,400
Median Rent (2023)1,405
Total Households (2025)55,498

Municipal Finances

Total Net Grand List (2025)$8,100,693,760
Equalized Net Grand List (ENGL) 2022$19,274,684,373
Adjusted Equalized Net Grand List per Capita$22,526.68
Mill Rate-Real and Personal Property(FY 2025)43.45
Mill Rate-MV (FY 2026)32.46
Net Real Property Levy (FY25)$269,225,445.80
Net Personal Property Levy (2025)$50,214,188.62
Net Motor Vehicle Levy (2025)$24,084,640.45
Total Tax Levy$343,524,274.90
Tiered PILOT$17,550,779.49
Motor Vehicle Tax Reimbursement$9,576,327.61
Mashantucket Pequot & Mohegan Fund Grant$5,606,925
Town Aid Road$1,849,954.75
Local Capital Improvement (LoCIP)$3309911.46
Municipal Grants-in-Aid$13,531,564
Education Cost Sharing$212,796,357
Adult Education$3,140,321
Special Education and Expansion Development (SEED)$2643615.86
Total State Grants$306,454,000.20
Tax Exempt Property as % of 2022 Grand List26.30%

Governance

Form of GovernmentMayor-Council
CEO Term Length4
Take Office DateDecember 1
City Hall of Bridgeport

City Hall

Wants you To KNOW

As Connecticut’s largest city, Bridgeport is a hub of culture, innovation, and opportunity. With a revitalized downtown, active waterfront, and diverse neighborhoods, it serves as a major center for business, education, and the arts.

Geography

CountyFAIRFIELD
Council of Government (COG)Connecticut Metropolitan Council of Governments (MetroCOG)
Area (sq. miles)19.4
Public Roads-Town258.54

Representation

US Congressional District4
State Senate Districts22
State House124
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