At a Glance
Median Income
$46,250
$28,133 per capita
Home Value
$177,200
Zillow: $219,949
Median Rent
$793/mo
32.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.3%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
8.3%
16.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
15.3% smoking rate
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
3.3 / 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 $46,250 , which is 38% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,133. The unemployment rate stands at 8.3% (131% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 710 business establishments, including 62 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stamford is $177,200 , 37% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,949. Median rent is $793/month, with 32.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1941.
Education
25.3% of adults in Stamford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(25% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stamford has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,101
Median Age40.9 yrs
Density828/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans9.7%
Economy
C
Median Income$46,250
Per Capita$28,133
Unemployment8.3%
Poverty16.6%
County GDP$1,320M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$177,200
Rent$793
Ownership55.5%
Zillow$219,949
Housing Units651
Rent Burden32.3%
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking15.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,415/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation1,858 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.3%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+14.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed153 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Stamford was built in 1941.
The nearest airport is Albert S Nader Regional (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.427 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 153 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.