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Bridgeport
Bridgeport
Connecticut
36 reviews
3.5 out of 5 stars based on 36 ratings
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Bridgeport is a hamlet (and census-designated place) located partly in the town of Sullivan in Madison County, New York and partly in the town of Cicero in Onondaga County, New York. The population was 1,490 at the 2010 census.

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Economy is not respectable in keeping up the neighborhoods noisy at times some of the people are disrespectful

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How did Connecticut earn the grade of D? We examined the state taxes based on how age friendly they are. Connecticut has a state sales tax of 6.35%. Of particular interest is that Connecticut does have taxes on social security. There are estate taxes. There are no taxes imposed on inheritance. Connecticut has an effective property tax rate of 2.02%. Weighing these taxes and other taxes most likely to impact the aging population is how Connecticut earned its state tax grade of D.

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