At a Glance
Median Income
$88,750
$44,752 per capita
Home Value
$263,600
Zillow: $338,695
Bachelor's Degree+
38.9%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
9.3%
2.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
31.1%
13.9% 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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stamford residents earn a median household income of $88,750 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,752. The unemployment rate stands at 9.3% (158% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,500 business establishments, including 374 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stamford is $263,600 , 6% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $338,695. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
38.9% of adults in Stamford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(15% above the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stamford has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C).
Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population522
Median Age53.4 yrs
Density97/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans4.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$44,752
Unemployment9.3%
Poverty2.7%
County GDP$15,508M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,515
Housing
A+
Home Value$263,600
Rent
Ownership97.6%
Zillow$338,695
Housing Units230
Rent Burden18.6%
Health
Obesity31.1%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking13.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,122/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Rain42.3 in/yr
Elevation1,140 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.9%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+14.7%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 51%
Commute37 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries17
Did You Know?
The median home in Stamford was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Albany International (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
There are 374 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.