Stratford Downtown, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,758 Population 2,790/sq mi density
$73,875 Median Income $39,242 per capita
$291,300 Home Value $481,662 Zillow
$1,245 Median Rent 43.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$73,875 median income, 13.6% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$291,300 home value, $1,245/mo rent
B
Education
3.4 / 5.0
29.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Stratford Downtown, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,875
2% below
$39,242 per capita
Home Value
$291,300
3% above
Zillow: $481,662
Median Rent
$1,245/mo
7% above
43.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
29.4%
13% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
13.6%
278% above
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.4%
21% below
8.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

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)

Income
98%
Home Value
103%
Rent
107%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
87%
Unemployment
378%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stratford Downtown 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 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 13.6% (278% 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,758
Median Age44.8 yrs
Density2,790/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born11.1%
Veterans4.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,875
Per Capita$39,242
Unemployment13.6%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$33,930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,441

Housing

A
Home Value$291,300
Rent$1,245
Ownership74.6%
Zillow$481,662
Housing Units844
Rent Burden43.0%

Health

Obesity25.4%
Diabetes7.1%
Smoking8.9%
Heart Disease3.9%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation21 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+29.4%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+10.1%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute31 min
Broadband90.4%
EV Stations25
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Stratford Downtown was built in 1958.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
21.8% of the population has a disability.
11.1% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 701 restaurants in the area.