At a Glance
Median Income
$61,090
$19,886 per capita
Median Rent
$978/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
52.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.9%
24.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
18.4% smoking rate
How Stratford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stratford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Stratford a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Stratford residents earn a median household income of $61,090 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,886. The unemployment rate stands at 2.9% (19% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 24.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,457 business establishments, including 218 restaurants.
Education
0.0% of adults in Stratford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
52.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stratford has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 7.2 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 60.
Data Overview
People
Population1,030
Median Age29.5 yrs
Density1,471/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born16.2%
Veterans4.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,090
Per Capita$19,886
Unemployment2.9%
Poverty24.7%
County GDP$9,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,084
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$978
Ownership59.5%
Zillow$264,283
Housing Units229
Rent Burden33.8%
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes16.8%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease8.0%
Premature Death8,188/100K
Climate
Avg Temp63°F
Rain7.2 in/yr
AQI60 (Moderate)
Elevation190 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+52.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 37%
Commute19 min
Broadband84.6%
Internet Speed68 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries7
Did You Know?
Stratford was founded in 1901.
The median home in Stratford was built in 1991.
The nearest airport is Fresno Yosemite International (41 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.413 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.1% of the population has a disability.
16.2% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 218 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 33 fatal vehicle crashes.