Hey, Born and raised here. It's a a mid-size city city with about 136K people. With a population of 136K, Stamford is a mid-size city. The suburbs are where most families end up. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Does this match your experience? It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. The school system varies a lot by neighborhood. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse.
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Eli White
Great question. I'll try to be comprehensive here.
I'm a electrician who relocated here from Seattle about 7 years ago. The main reasons were school and cost of living.
Pros I've experienced:
- Growing food and restaurant scene
- Lots of new development happening
- Good internet infrastructure
Cons that are real:
- Winters are long and cold
- Nightlife is limited
Financially, we've found it improving compared to where we came from. It's gotten pricier but still beats the coasts. Groceries are pricey, gas is surprisingly good.
Socially, I'm still on the fence after all this time. Happy to answer more specific questions..
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Weston Brown
accurate
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seattle_jose
I've been living here for 5 years and I'd say it's improved dramatically in recent years. The nightlife is improving compared to other places I've lived. Overall No regrets on my end..
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