Stamford, CT

Living in Stamford

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Bikeability 78
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Walkability 79
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Commute 37
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Public Transit 79
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Affordability 8
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Public Safety 63
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Airports 63
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Hospitals 33
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Colleges 73
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Schools 58
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Residents

129k Population +8.4k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
50% College-Educated +7% (2010–19)
62% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years17%
15 to 34 years29%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years20%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian8%
Black13%
Caucasian49%
Hispanic or Latino27%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school11%
High school graduate20%
Some College19%
Bachelor's degree28%
Graduate degree23%

Households

Family household62%
Householder living alone28%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$93k Median Household Income +$17k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +1% (2010–19)
30  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year -1% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K14%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K12%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more20%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector77%
Self-employed7%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation6%
Mgt, science, and arts46%
Sales and office21%
Service21%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van75%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation14%
Taxicab<1%
Walked5%
Worked at home5%

Housing

$533k Median Home Value -$42k (2010–19)
16% Built 2000 or Later
$1.7k Median Monthly Rent +$360 (2010–19)
47% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached8%
1 unit, detached37%
Multiple units8%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later3%
Built 2010 to 20135%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19997%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196915%
Built 1950 to 195915%
Built 1940 to 19496%
Built 1939 or earlier14%

Home Value

Less than $50K1%
$50K to $99K<1%
$100K to $149K1%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K to $249K5%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K15%
$400K to $499K16%
$500K to $749K33%
$750K to $999K11%
$1M to $1.49M7%
$1.5M to $1.99M2%
$2M or more2%

House Heating Type

Electricity29%
Fuel oil, kerosene23%
LP gas3%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas44%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Stamford

United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27

Property Crime in Stamford

United States48
Connecticut28
Bridgeport Metro Area28
Fairfield County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (58%)(39%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton64%
Donald Trump33%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 28 4 8
Feb 30 3 8
Mar 38 4 5
Apr 49 4 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 67 5 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 4 0
Sep 64 5 0
Oct 52 5 0
Nov 43 4 0
Dec 33 4 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Stamford

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding62
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding38
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Stamford, CT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Stamford, CT

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The Spire School
2 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Stamford, CT

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Webb Institute
14 miles, S

Hospitals

Hospitals near Stamford, CT

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Stamford Hospital
2 miles, S
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Norwalk Hospital
7 miles, E
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Airports

Airports near Stamford, CT

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Laguardia Airport
27 miles, SW
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