At a Glance
Median Income
$107,474
$64,382 per capita
Home Value
$614,300
Zillow: $684,684
Median Rent
$2,207/mo
30.7% of income on rent
Violent Crime
202/100K
1,380/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
51.7%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
6.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
8.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Stamford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stamford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stamford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stamford residents earn a median household income of $107,474 , which is 43% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $64,382. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 37,722 business establishments, including 2,631 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stamford is $614,300 , 118% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $684,684. Median rent is $2,207/month, with 30.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Stamford reports 202 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 47% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,380/100K. The murder rate is 3.8/100K.
Education
51.7% of adults in Stamford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(53% above the national average).
88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stamford has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 60.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population135,806
Median Age38.2 yrs
Density3,609/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$107,474
Per Capita$64,382
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty6.4%
County GDP$120,154M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,814
Housing
B
Home Value$614,300
Rent$2,207
Ownership47.6%
Zillow$684,684
Housing Units57,319
Rent Burden30.7%
Crime
F
Violent202/100K
Property1,380/100K
Murder3.8/100K
Assault111/100K
Burglary150/100K
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking8.8%
Heart Disease4.4%
Premature Death4,881/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain60.5 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation180 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+51.7%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+21.7%
School Score6.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 37% / D 63%
Commute28 min
Broadband93.5%
Internet Speed160 Mbps
EV Stations52
Libraries45
Did You Know?
The median home in Stamford was built in 1971.
16.8% work from home.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.535 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 160 Mbps.
There are 2,631 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 36 fatal vehicle crashes.
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