Median Income
$77,000
2% higher than US avg
Home Value
$500,000
77% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
15.0%
56% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,080
7% lower than US avg
Unemployment
10.8%
200% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.7%
22% lower than US avg
How Stratford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population33,232
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density2,867/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 92%
Economy
B
Median Income$77,000
Per Capita$48,920
Unemployment10.8%
Poverty9.7%
Commute20 min
Housing
B
Home Value$500,000
Rent$1,080
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units14,740
Rent Burden19.9%
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
AQIN/A
Rain36.2 in/yr
Elevation1,191 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+31.8%
Graduate+5.5%
Is Stratford a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Stratford receives an overall livability score of 2.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Stratford has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Stratford is $77,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 10.8%, unemployment is notably high. 9.7% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Stratford is $500,000, making it a premium housing market at 77% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,080 per month. The price-to-income ratio of 6.5x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.
Education
15.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 31.8% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Stratford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.2 inches, including 58.1 inches of snow.
Stratford has a population of 33,232 with a density of 2,867 people per square mile. The median age is 46.0 years, 18% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92%), with 1.8% Black, 4.5% Asian.
Population
33,232
Total Population
2021 Census
46.0yrs
Median Age
18% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Stratford vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 90.5% |
| 15% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.7% |
| 95% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 8.8% |
Social Characteristics
Stratford vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Stratford is $77,000, which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 10.8% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.7% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income: Stratford vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $77,000 |
| 2% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $48,920 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 10.8% |
| 200% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.7% |
| 22% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 19.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 77.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.8% |
| Work from Home | 24.3% |
The median home value in Stratford is $500,000, 77% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,080 (7% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $500,000 |
| 77% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,080 |
| 7% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 19.9% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 65.8% |
| Renter-Occupied | 34.2% |
| Housing Units | 14,740 |
Property Tax
Health Metrics: Stratford vs U.S. Average (%)
Behaviors & Mental Health
Healthcare Access
Food & Exercise
Crime Rates: Stratford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Stratford has an average annual temperature of 47°F (8°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.2 inches.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.9°F |
| 13% below US avg |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 36.2 inches |
| 5% below US avg |
| Snowfall | 58.1 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,191 ft (363 m) |
| Area | 11.6 sq mi (30.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,867/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.3668°N, 80.9497°W |
| Timezone | America/Toronto |