Connecticut · Metropolitan Area
Stamford is a large city in Connecticut with a population of 135,806. Residents earn $107,474 per year, which is 43% above the national average.
Based on current data, Stamford receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. Stamford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Stamford is $107,474, which is significantly higher than the national average — 43% above $75,149. This places Stamford among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Stamford is $614,300, making it a premium housing market at 118% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $2,207 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. The price-to-income ratio of 5.7x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Stamford is below the national average at 240 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,596 per 100,000, near the national average.
Stamford is a highly educated community — 51.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Stamford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches, including 16.2 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 57.9% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 42.1% |
| 214% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $107,474 |
| 43% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $64,382 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,814 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $188,224 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.4% |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 37,722 |
| County GDP | $120,154M |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Healthcare | 3,441 |
| Retail | 3,365 |
| Manufacturing | 485 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.36% |
| Commute Time | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 16.8% |
| Census Median | $614,300 |
| 118% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $684,684 |
| Median List Price | $644,000 |
| Median List Price | $644,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $391 |
| Homes Sold | 56 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.6% |
| Price Drops | 8.9% |
| Inventory | 157 |
| Census Median Rent | $2,207 |
| 90% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,873 |
| Studio | $1,351 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,590 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,955 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,415 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,824 |
| Owner-Occupied | 47.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $20,623 |
| 489% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.36% |
| Obesity | 25.6% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.2% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.2% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 4.1% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 16.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.7% |
| Depression | 17.2% |
| Mental Distress | 14.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.5% |
| Premature Death | 4,881/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Total Violent | 240.2/100K |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Murder | 1.6/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Rape | 16.5/100K |
| Robbery | 114.6/100K |
| Assault | 107.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,596.0/100K |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 215.9/100K |
| Theft | 1,219.9/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 160.1/100K |
| Arson | 11.8/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 39°F (4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
| Annual Rainfall | 60.5 inches |
| 59% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 16.2 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 180 ft (55 m) |
| Area | 37.6 sq mi (97.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,609/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0796°N, 73.5461°W |
| County FIPS | 36119 |
Winner: Democrat by 26.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 51.7% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.4% |
| School Test Score | 6.10 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 3,609/sq mi |
| Total Area | 37.6 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 52 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 52 |
| Public Libraries | 45 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 3,441 |
| Restaurants | 2,631 |
| Retail Stores | 3,365 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 36 |
| Avg Commute | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 16.8% |