Cost of Living in Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County), CT

Population 8,597 · Connecticut · Data vintage 2023

160
Cost Index
(100 = US avg)
Page updated: · Data vintage: 2023 ACS 5-Year
Sources: Census ACS·BLS·NOAA·EPA·Zillow · Methodology

Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) is a smaller Connecticut community of around 9000 residents, where median household incomes of $145,000 and housing costs ($450,000 for a typical home) give the local cost-of-living profile a distinctly small-town shape. At 8.6%, the local unemployment rate runs well above the US figure, pointing to structural rather than cyclical labor-market issues.

Geographically, Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) sits roughly 6 miles north of Bridgeport. Median home values run roughly 78% higher than Bridgeport's $252,000.

Cost Overview

Housing 148
Rent 177

Scale: 100 = US national average. Green < 90, Red > 110.

About the Cost of Living in Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County)

The median home value in Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) is $450,300 — 48% above the national median of $305,000. Median rent runs $2,330/month, 77% higher than the national median of $1,314/month. The median household income of $145,000/year is 94% higher than the US median of $74,580. The local unemployment rate is 8.6%, above the national average of 4.8%. Connecticut's top state income tax rate is 7.0% and the combined sales tax is 6.3%. Overall, Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) has a cost of living index of 160 versus the US average of 100, meaning it is 60% more expensive.

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value
$450,300
48% above avg
Median Rent
$2,330/mo
77% above avg
Price-to-Rent Ratio
16.1x
Favors buying
Property Tax Rate
2.1%
Effective rate

HUD Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$1,133
1 BR
$1,306
2 BR
$1,653
3 BR
$1,992
4 BR
$2,363
Owner-occupied 91.5%
Renter-occupied 8.5%

💰 Estimated Monthly Budget

Rent median rent
$2,330
Groceries national estimate
$400
Utilities local estimate
$88
Transportation local gas prices
$126
Estimated Total $2,944/mo

Estimates based on median data and national averages. Actual costs vary.

🛒 Food & Groceries

National BLS average prices (2023). Local prices may vary.

🥚
Eggs (dozen)
$0.548
🍞
White Bread (lb)
$1.912
🥩
Ground Beef (lb)
$5.61

🚗 Transportation

Avg Commute
30.7 min
14% above avg
Gas Price
$3.145/gal
0% below avg
Work From Home
21.9%

Commute Mode

Drove alone
68.4%
Carpooled
4.9%
Public transit
0.6%
Walked
0.1%
Work from home
21.9%

Utilities

Electricity
$0.176/kWh
0% below avg

📋 Taxes

State Income Tax 7.0%
Total Sales Tax 6.3%
State rate 6.3%
Avg local rate 0.0%
Property Tax 2.1%

💼 Income & Employment

Median Household Income
$145,000
94% above avg
Per Capita Income
$51,204
Unemployment Rate
8.6%
79% above avg
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Labor Force Participation
67.7%

🎓 Education

Bachelor's degree+ 28.7%
Graduate degree 22.1%

👥 Demographics

Median Age 41.5
Male median age 42.8
Female median age 39.8

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cost of living in Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County), CT?

Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) has a cost index of 160 (100 = national average). It is 60% above the national average.

What is average rent in Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County), CT?

The median gross rent in Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) is $2,330 per month based on 2023 Census data.

What is the average home price in Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County)?

The median home value in Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) is $450,300 according to 2023 Census ACS data.

What is the median income in Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County)?

The median household income in Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) is $145,000 per year (2023 ACS 5-year estimates).

What is the sales tax in Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County), CT?

The combined state and local sales tax rate in Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) is 6.3%. The Connecticut state income tax top rate is 7.0%.

Is Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County), CT affordable?

Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) is above average in cost of living, with an index of 160 — about 60% higher than the national average.

Long Hill CDP (Greater Bridgeport County) at a Glance

Population
8,597
Median Income
$145,000
Home Value
$450,300
Median Rent
$2,330/mo
Unemployment
8.6%
Sales Tax
6.3%
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