At a Glance
Median Income
$100,735
$45,289 per capita
Home Value
$238,200
Zillow: $332,361
Median Rent
$1,172/mo
30.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
144/100K
866/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.5%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.0%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
28.4%
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
297 sunny days/yr
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+
3.6 / 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 $100,735 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,289. The unemployment rate stands at 3.0% (17% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,389 business establishments, including 585 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Stratford is $238,200 , 16% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $332,361. Median rent is $1,172/month, with 30.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.
Safety & Crime
Stratford reports 144 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 62% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 866/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.5% of adults in Stratford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Stratford has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 297 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population6,965
Median Age36.2 yrs
Density4,436/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.4%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,735
Per Capita$45,289
Unemployment3.0%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$19,111M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$238,200
Rent$1,172
Ownership72.6%
Zillow$332,361
Housing Units2,644
Rent Burden30.8%
Crime
F
Violent144/100K
Property866/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault43/100K
Burglary116/100K
Health
Obesity28.4%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,587/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days297/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation78 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.5%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.4%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries16
Did You Know?
The median home in Stratford was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is South Jersey Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 585 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.
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