Vermont · Metropolitan Area
Stamford is a small town in Vermont with a population of 522. Residents earn $88,750 per year, which is 18% above the national average.
Based on current data, Stamford receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, long commute times. Stamford stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Stamford is $88,750, 18% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The unemployment rate of 5.1% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 37 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Stamford is $263,600, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. At just 3x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.9% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Stamford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
| English Only | 95.8% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.2% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $88,750 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,752 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,515 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $76,866 |
| Unemployment | 5.1% |
| 42% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.7% |
| 78% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,500 |
| County GDP | $15,508M |
| Restaurants | 374 |
| Healthcare | 371 |
| Retail | 437 |
| Manufacturing | 102 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,520 |
| 115% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.85% |
| Commute Time | 37.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |
| Census Median | $263,600 |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $321,397 |
| Studio | $1,124 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,203 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,487 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,922 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,111 |
| Owner-Occupied | 97.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,520 |
| 115% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.85% |
| Obesity | 31.1% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.4% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.6% |
| Asthma | 11.8% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.2% |
| Depression | 31.6% |
| Mental Distress | 19.0% |
| Physical Distress | 12.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,122/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.5/10 |
| Exercise Access | 78.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 371 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Annual Average | 47.0°F |
| 13% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.3 inches |
| 11% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,140 ft (347 m) |
| Area | 5.4 sq mi (13.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7548°N, 73.0610°W |
| County FIPS | 36083 |
Winner: Democrat by 1.4 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.9% |
| 15% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 6.02 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 97/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 371 |
| Restaurants | 374 |
| Retail Stores | 437 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 11 |
| Avg Commute | 37.4 min |
| Work from Home | 3.3% |