Bridgeport, CT

Today we are going to look at Bridgeport, Connecticut in our retirement life planning.

Bridgeport is a city of about 139,000 people. It is located about 52 miles Northeast of The Bronx, New York. The climate in Bridgeport is a little too cold for me, but then I like warm weather. Bridgeport averages about 41" of rain per year with the wettest months being March (4.15"), May (4.03") and April (3.99"). The driest month is February with 2.92" of precipitation so Bridgeport gets a steady stream of precipitation. Bridgeport also averages about 27" of snow per year.

The average high temperatures for Bridgeport are as follows:

Jan 37
Feb 39
Mar 47
Apr 57
May 67
Jun 76
Jul 82
Aug 81
Sep 74
Oct 63
Nov 53
Dec 42

Here is some more information about Bridgeport:

Bridgeport averages 175 sunny days per year.

49% Catholic
10% Protestant

32% Hispanic
31% White
31% Black

51% Democrats
47% Republican

The cost of living rates 112 on a scale where 100 is average.

If you are looking for a city that gets a consistent amount of precipitation and is racially diverse, then Bridgeport is a city to consider as you work on your retirement planning.