Metro area profile · Connecticut
Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area market data
How the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area compares with other metro areas for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 978,179
- +3.7% since 2020
- Households
- 355,012
- Median household income
- $114,565
- Median home value
- $564,500
- Jobs located here
- 399,663
- Highest market score
- 83
- Home inspectors, #2 of 243 scored metro areas
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What this means
The Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area has an estimated 978,179 people and 355,012 households. Population estimates show the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area grew 3.7% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area is $114,565, 42% above the U.S. median of $80,734.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 153, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (80).
Of the business types scored in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area, home inspectors (83), convenience stores (78) and oil change and quick-lube shops (75) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home inspectors, that ranks #2 of 243 scored metro areas.
The Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area takes in 2 counties: Western Connecticut Planning Region and Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for dry cleaners (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for convenience stores (34% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area with other metro areas for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among metro areas | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home inspectors | 83 | #2 of 243 | 21 | 0.6 | Index only | 139 | 13 |
| Convenience stores | 78 | #26 of 387 | 188 | 5.3 | $14.5M | 184 | 94 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 75 | #27 of 290 | 17 | 0.5 | $20M | 145 | 17 |
| Roofing and gutters | 74 | #24 of 381 | 167 | 4.7 | $8.4M | 99 | 48 |
| Pest control | 73 | #33 of 345 | 53 | 1.5 | $10.7M | 104 | 31 |
| Auto repair and car care | 70 | #51 of 387 | 1,007 | 28.4 | $337K | 126 | 487 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 69 | #61 of 387 | 636 | 17.9 | $4.3M | 126 | 304 |
| Tire shops | 69 | #71 of 386 | 94 | 2.6 | $3.6M | 144 | 48 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 67 | #63 of 387 | 253 | 7.1 | $5.6M | 117 | 361 |
| Auto repair shops | 66 | #75 of 387 | 614 | 17.3 | $553K | 124 | 353 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 64 | #45 of 197 | 23 | 0.6 | $22.7M | 92 | 23 |
| Home repair trades | 64 | #83 of 387 | 558 | 15.7 | $2.5M | 104 | 713 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 64 | #106 of 387 | 541 | 15.2 | $3.3M | 107 | 796 |
| Funeral homes | 62 | #113 of 377 | 77 | 2.2 | $726K | 107 | 44 |
| Property management | 59 | #107 of 374 | 122 | 3.4 | Index only | 113 | 227 |
| Chiropractors | 58 | #130 of 386 | 227 | 6.4 | $2.3M | 96 | 104 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 56 | #149 of 387 | 4,453 | 125.4 | $398K | 107 | 2,150 |
| Gyms | 55 | #142 of 387 | 390 | 11.0 | $1.3M | 98 | 208 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 55 | #144 of 373 | 179 | 5.0 | Index only | 110 | 89 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 55 | #147 of 386 | 177 | 5.0 | $2.9M | 94 | 62 |
| Barbershops | 55 | #154 of 387 | 227 | 6.4 | $1.9M | 103 | 31 |
| Pizza | 55 | #157 of 387 | 365 | 10.3 | $4.9M | 96 | 796 |
| Car washes and detailing | 55 | #165 of 387 | 126 | 3.5 | $2.7M | 107 | 65 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 54 | #145 of 387 | 1,566 | 44.1 | Index only | 90 | 303 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 54 | #164 of 387 | 440 | 12.4 | $4M | 109 | 340 |
| Child care and preschools | 54 | #172 of 387 | 337 | 9.5 | $938K | 94 | 292 |
| Hair salons | 53 | #148 of 387 | 1,011 | 28.5 | $435K | 101 | 335 |
| Real estate | 53 | #157 of 387 | 1,888 | 53.2 | Index only | 94 | 719 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 53 | #170 of 387 | 251 | 7.1 | $2.1M | 117 | 903 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 53 | #188 of 387 | 793 | 22.3 | $1.3M | 101 | 388 |
| Electricians | 51 | #188 of 383 | 138 | 3.9 | $10.2M | 85 | 304 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 49 | #198 of 387 | 2,572 | 72.4 | $689K | 104 | 1,006 |
| Laundromats | 48 | #190 of 364 | 85 | 2.4 | $12M | 96 | 50 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 47 | #226 of 387 | 438 | 12.3 | $4M | 98 | 376 |
| House cleaning | 47 | #227 of 375 | 135 | 3.8 | $4.2M | 65 | 201 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 47 | #230 of 387 | 2,092 | 58.9 | $210K | 99 | 763 |
| Physical therapy | 46 | #222 of 386 | 291 | 8.2 | $1.8M | 75 | 153 |
| Grocery stores | 46 | #228 of 387 | 307 | 8.6 | $8.9M | 95 | 210 |
| Spas and skin care | 46 | #229 of 387 | 509 | 14.3 | $864K | 99 | 143 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 46 | #231 of 387 | 870 | 24.5 | $574K | 87 | 461 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 46 | #235 of 387 | 1,211 | 34.1 | $839K | 95 | 550 |
| Gas stations | 44 | #241 of 387 | 381 | 10.7 | $1.9M | 81 | 244 |
| Nail salons | 44 | #248 of 387 | 290 | 8.2 | $1.5M | 91 | 245 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 43 | #262 of 387 | 303 | 8.5 | $1.6M | 82 | 253 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 42 | #261 of 387 | 3,982 | 112.2 | $131K | 86 | 1,756 |
| Insurance agencies | 39 | #254 of 387 | 505 | 14.2 | $1.1M | 90 | 356 |
| Veterinarians | 38 | #276 of 384 | 140 | 3.9 | $2.1M | 77 | 108 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 37 | #282 of 381 | 122 | 3.4 | $2.8M | 90 | 114 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 37 | #294 of 347 | 177 | 5.0 | $2.8M | 69 | 208 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 36 | #299 of 386 | 151 | 4.3 | $2M | 77 | 92 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 35 | #317 of 387 | 656 | 18.5 | $796K | 81 | 511 |
| Pet businesses | 34 | #311 of 387 | 442 | 12.5 | $667K | 76 | 234 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 34 | #312 of 387 | 579 | 16.3 | $975K | 58 | 1,006 |
| Dry cleaners | 33 | #221 of 272 | 114 | 3.2 | $8.9M | 57 | 112 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 33 | #305 of 385 | 391 | 11.0 | $1.4M | 49 | 774 |
| Pet stores | 31 | #326 of 382 | 101 | 2.8 | $2.9M | 65 | 34 |
Household spending in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $339.5M | $956 | 100 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $733.1M | $2,065 | 80 |
| Food away from home | $1.8B | $4,991 | 123 |
| Groceries | $2.7B | $7,658 | 121 |
| Personal care products and services | $439.6M | $1,238 | 123 |
| Child care and other personal services | $316.2M | $891 | 153 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $499.2M | $1,406 | 143 |
| Medical and dental services | $522M | $1,470 | 114 |
| Pets | $294.9M | $831 | 91 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $1B | $2,863 | 139 |
| Vehicle insurance | $569.7M | $1,605 | 82 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $1.4B | $3,956 | 131 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $564.6M | $1,590 | 112 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $7.7B | $21,561 | 129 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 978,179+3.7% since 2020
- Households
- 355,012
- Median age
- 41.5
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 66%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.8
- Land area
- 672 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 1,422
- Median household income
- $114,565
- Average household income
- $189,223
- Median home value
- $564,500
- Jobs located here
- 399,663
- Daytime population
- 939,733Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Counties in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area 2
- Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT627,071 people
- Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT329,259 people
Other markets based in Connecticut 6
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- New Haven, CT metro area570,598 people
- Waterbury-Shelton, CT metro area454,969 people
- Norwich-New London-Willimantic, CT metro area279,971 people
- Torrington, CT area113,216 people
- Putnam, CT area96,312 people
Questions
How fast is the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area growing?
Population estimates put the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area at 978,179 people in 2025, up 3.7% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 355,012 households.
How much do households in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area spend?
Households in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area spend about $7.7B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $2.7B on groceries and $1.8B on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 153, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (80).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area are for home inspectors (83), convenience stores (78) and oil change and quick-lube shops (75). The Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area ranks #2 of 243 scored metro areas for home inspectors.
How does the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury, CT metro area compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area is $114,565 a year, 42% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 3.7% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $564,500, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for dry cleaners (2.5 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for convenience stores (34% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. All 56 business types have a score in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area, each ranked against other metro areas.
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