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Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT market data
How the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 337,697
- +4.1% since 2020
- Households
- 119,633
- Median household income
- $89,667
- Median home value
- $428,800
- Jobs located here
- 117,586
- Highest market score
- 82
- Home inspectors, #8 of 415 scored counties
A site report maps the competitors on map listings around any address in the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region by name and distance, and the households and spending within reach. Or open the report at the center of the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region. Signed out, you see a blurred preview; on an account, each report is one action.
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What this means
The Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has an estimated 337,697 people and 119,633 households. Population estimates show the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region grew 4.1% from 2020 to 2025, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is $89,667, 11% above the U.S. median of $80,734.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region runs highest on child care and other personal services (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on gasoline and other fuels (76).
Of the business types scored in the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, home inspectors (82), roofing and gutter companies (81) and convenience stores (77) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For home inspectors, that ranks #8 of 415 scored counties.
The Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is part of the Bridgeport-Stamford-Danbury metro area. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for laundromats (94% above the U.S. rate) and lowest for convenience stores (27% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region with other counties 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 counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home inspectors | 82 | #8 of 415 | 5 | 0.4 | Index only | 180 | 5 |
| Roofing and gutters | 81 | #50 of 1,177 | 44 | 3.7 | $9.6M | 114 | 12 |
| Convenience stores | 77 | #242 of 2,261 | 69 | 5.8 | $12.4M | 157 | 43 |
| HVAC and plumbing | 72 | #173 of 1,707 | 83 | 6.9 | $5.1M | 107 | 98 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 71 | #79 of 777 | 24 | 2.0 | $5.8M | 143 | 36 |
| Gyms | 71 | #208 of 1,792 | 93 | 7.8 | $1.5M | 115 | 36 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 71 | #409 of 2,402 | 212 | 17.7 | $4M | 119 | 102 |
| Pest control | 70 | #100 of 699 | 15 | 1.3 | $11.4M | 112 | 11 |
| Home repair trades | 67 | #307 of 2,057 | 161 | 13.5 | $2.6M | 108 | 212 |
| Property management | 66 | #191 of 910 | 38 | 3.2 | Index only | 112 | 50 |
| Electricians | 65 | #252 of 1,160 | 34 | 2.8 | $12.4M | 104 | 102 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 64 | #403 of 2,176 | 340 | 28.4 | Index only | 127 | 65 |
| Oil change and quick lube | 63 | #128 of 479 | 8 | 0.7 | $13.2M | 96 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 63 | #387 of 1,490 | 66 | 5.5 | $2.4M | 101 | 31 |
| Spas and skin care | 63 | #423 of 1,769 | 119 | 9.9 | $1.1M | 128 | 28 |
| Funeral homes | 63 | #423 of 1,472 | 33 | 2.8 | $563K | 83 | 19 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 63 | #588 of 2,087 | 204 | 17.1 | $1.5M | 118 | 85 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 62 | #376 of 1,302 | 53 | 4.4 | $3M | 96 | 19 |
| Car washes and detailing | 61 | #437 of 1,451 | 38 | 3.2 | $2.8M | 110 | 18 |
| Hair salons | 60 | #693 of 2,339 | 303 | 25.3 | $439K | 102 | 66 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 60 | #759 of 2,222 | 182 | 15.2 | $2.9M | 96 | 249 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 59 | #641 of 2,088 | 194 | 16.2 | $718K | 108 | 92 |
| Veterinarians | 58 | #541 of 1,485 | 37 | 3.1 | $2.4M | 87 | 26 |
| Grocery stores | 58 | #762 of 2,070 | 111 | 9.3 | $7.7M | 83 | 59 |
| Auto repair and car care | 58 | #831 of 2,401 | 346 | 28.9 | $305K | 114 | 170 |
| Physical therapy | 57 | #541 of 1,422 | 78 | 6.5 | $2M | 85 | 39 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | 56 | #318 of 887 | 56 | 4.7 | Index only | 108 | 28 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 56 | #775 of 2,063 | 128 | 10.7 | $4.2M | 112 | 105 |
| Real estate | 56 | #794 of 2,229 | 439 | 36.7 | Index only | 124 | 171 |
| Pizza | 56 | #806 of 2,090 | 135 | 11.3 | $3.9M | 78 | 249 |
| Auto repair shops | 56 | #898 of 2,378 | 211 | 17.6 | $500K | 113 | 123 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 55 | #600 of 1,461 | 36 | 3.0 | $2.4M | 96 | 26 |
| Gas stations | 55 | #961 of 2,358 | 125 | 10.4 | $1.9M | 79 | 79 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 55 | #977 of 2,405 | 1,373 | 114.8 | $388K | 105 | 607 |
| Barbershops | 54 | #603 of 1,356 | 76 | 6.4 | $1.8M | 93 | 10 |
| Pet businesses | 54 | #909 of 2,200 | 115 | 9.6 | $763K | 87 | 59 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 54 | #969 of 2,210 | 314 | 26.2 | $975K | 111 | 127 |
| Child care and preschools | 53 | #754 of 1,611 | 112 | 9.4 | $791K | 79 | 97 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 53 | #1,052 of 2,405 | 785 | 65.6 | $678K | 102 | 251 |
| Tire shops | 52 | #722 of 1,530 | 42 | 3.5 | $2.5M | 100 | 23 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 52 | #857 of 1,889 | 126 | 10.5 | $4.2M | 102 | 114 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 51 | #805 of 1,656 | 81 | 6.8 | $2M | 110 | 315 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | 50 | #164 of 325 | 10 | 0.8 | $15.9M | 65 | 8 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | 50 | #671 of 1,334 | 77 | 6.4 | $1.8M | 90 | 56 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | 47 | #802 of 1,493 | 83 | 6.9 | $2.1M | 70 | 155 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 47 | #1,349 of 2,385 | 604 | 50.5 | $220K | 104 | 181 |
| Pet stores | 46 | #561 of 974 | 31 | 2.6 | $2.8M | 63 | 7 |
| House cleaning | 44 | #539 of 847 | 46 | 3.8 | $3.7M | 58 | 61 |
| Nail salons | 44 | #869 of 1,328 | 90 | 7.5 | $1.5M | 88 | 74 |
| Dry cleaners | 43 | #326 of 507 | 28 | 2.3 | $10.9M | 70 | 20 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 43 | #1,148 of 1,771 | 144 | 12.0 | $1.2M | 71 | 227 |
| Laundromats | 42 | #491 of 785 | 37 | 3.1 | $8.3M | 66 | 22 |
| Collision repair and body shops | 41 | #879 of 1,327 | 43 | 3.6 | $2.5M | 80 | 37 |
| Insurance agencies | 41 | #1,426 of 2,272 | 153 | 12.8 | $1.2M | 95 | 107 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 38 | #1,777 of 2,394 | 1,136 | 95.0 | $140K | 92 | 566 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 34 | #1,532 of 1,886 | 207 | 17.3 | $769K | 78 | 154 |
Household spending in the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
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 | $105.6M | $882 | 92 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $234.5M | $1,960 | 76 |
| Food away from home | $532.2M | $4,449 | 109 |
| Groceries | $854.7M | $7,144 | 113 |
| Personal care products and services | $133M | $1,112 | 111 |
| Child care and other personal services | $88.6M | $740 | 127 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $139.2M | $1,164 | 118 |
| Medical and dental services | $159.1M | $1,330 | 103 |
| Pets | $87.8M | $734 | 81 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $306.1M | $2,559 | 125 |
| Vehicle insurance | $182.8M | $1,528 | 78 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $423M | $3,536 | 117 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $171.2M | $1,431 | 101 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $2.4B | $19,702 | 118 |
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 Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 337,697+4.1% since 2020
- Households
- 119,633
- Median age
- 40.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 65%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.7
- Land area
- 140 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 2,349
- Median household income
- $89,667
- Average household income
- $139,143
- Median home value
- $428,800
- Jobs located here
- 117,586
- Daytime population
- 303,573Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT growing?
Population estimates put the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region at 337,697 people in 2025, up 4.1% since 2020, faster than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 119,633 households.
How much do households in the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT spend?
Households in the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region spend about $2.4B a year on rent and homeowner costs, $854.7M on groceries and $532.2M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region spend the most on child care and other personal services (an index of 127, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on gasoline and other fuels (76).
Which business types have the highest market scores in the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT?
The highest Groundwork market scores in the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region are for home inspectors (82), roofing and gutter companies (81) and convenience stores (77). The Greater Bridgeport Planning Region ranks #8 of 415 scored counties for home inspectors.
How does the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, CT compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region is $89,667 a year, 11% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 4.1% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $428,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, the Greater Bridgeport Planning Region has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for laundromats (94% above the U.S. rate) and the fewest for convenience stores (27% 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 Greater Bridgeport Planning Region, each ranked against other counties.
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