Median Income
$91,000
21% higher than US avg
Home Value
$400,000
42% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+
24.0%
29% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$1,150
1% lower than US avg
Unemployment
8.1%
125% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
9.5%
23% lower than US avg
How Stratford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population10,927
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,248/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 86%
Economy
B+
Median Income$91,000
Per Capita$53,650
Unemployment8.1%
Poverty9.5%
Commute20 min
Housing
A
Home Value$400,000
Rent$1,150
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units4,300
Rent Burden17.5%
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
AQIN/A
Rain53.4 in/yr
Sunny Days215/yr
Elevation82 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.0%
High School+20.4%
Graduate+11.9%
Is Stratford a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Stratford receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Stratford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Stratford is $91,000, 21% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. At 8.1%, unemployment is notably high. 9.5% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Stratford is $400,000, 42% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,150 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Education
24.0% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 20.4% have completed high school.
Climate & Weather
Stratford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 215 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches, including 66.2 inches of snow.
Stratford has a population of 10,927 with a density of 1,248 people per square mile. The median age is 40.4 years, 4% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (85.6%), with 1.6% Black, 10.7% Asian.
Population
10,927
Total Population
2021 Census
40.4yrs
Median Age
4% above US avg
Race & Ethnicity
Stratford vs U.S. Average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 83.9% |
| 7% above US avg |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 14.3% |
Social Characteristics
Stratford vs U.S. Average
The median household income in Stratford is $91,000, which is 21% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 8.1% (above the 3.6% US average). 9.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 20 minutes.
Income: Stratford vs U.S.
Income
| Median HH Income | $91,000 |
| 21% above US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $53,650 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 8.1% |
| 125% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 9.5% |
| 23% below US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 20.3 min |
| Drive Alone | 89.3% |
| Public Transit | 1.0% |
| Work from Home | 23.5% |
The median home value in Stratford is $400,000, 42% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,150 (1% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $400,000 |
| 42% above US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $1,150 |
| 1% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 17.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 70.9% |
| Renter-Occupied | 29.0% |
| Housing Units | 4,300 |
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 46°F (8°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 53.4 inches. The area enjoys 215 sunny days per year.
Temperature
29°F Jan (-1°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 45.6°F |
| 16% below US avg |
| January Average | 29°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Precipitation & Snow
| Annual Rainfall | 53.4 inches |
| 40% above US avg |
| Snowfall | 66.2 inches/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 82 ft (25 m) |
| Area | 8.8 sq mi (22.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,248/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.2179°N, 63.0795°W |
| Timezone | America/Halifax |