Stratford, NJ Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

austin_jonathan Oct 28, 2025

Living in Stratford -the reality

Hey, Born and raised here. With a population of 6,965, Stratford is a small town. Poverty rate is 6.9%, which is pretty low. Average temperature is around 55--F, so expect cold winters. It's a a small town city with about 6,965 people. The median home value here is around $238,200, which is actually...

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austin_jonathan Aug 30, 2025

Biggest downsides of living in Stratford?

Anyone else feel this way? Median household income is $100,735, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 6.9%, which is pretty low. The median home value here is around $238,200, which is actually reasonable. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. The city has invested a ...

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Sadie Ross Mar 30, 2025

Best neighborhoods in Stratford

Hello, The unemployment rate is 3.0%, which is pretty low. It's a a small town city with about 6,965 people. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. What do you all think? Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look.

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Linda D. Jan 1, 2025

Housing in Stratford compared to Sacramento

OK so Crime rate is something to consider -Stratford sits at 144.4 per 100K. You can expect to pay around $1,172 for rent here. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. What do you all think? Cost of living is definitely rising, but still ...

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