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Stratford Downtown, CT
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Stratford Downtown, CT
At a Glance
How Stratford Downtown Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Stratford Downtown's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Stratford Downtown a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Stratford Downtown residents earn a median household income of $73,875 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,242. The unemployment rate stands at 7.5% (108% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,884 business establishments, including 701 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stratford Downtown is $291,300 , 3% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $481,662. Median rent is $1,245/month, with 43.0% 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 1958.
Safety & Crime
Stratford Downtown reports 66 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 83% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,606/100K.
Education
29.4% of adults in Stratford Downtown hold a bachelor's degree or higher (13% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stratford Downtown has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.