Stratford, CT

Living in Stratford

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Bikeability 42
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Walkability 31
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Commute 35
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Public Transit 55
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Affordability 25
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Public Safety 76
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Airports 57
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Hospitals 30
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Colleges 99
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Schools 22
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Residents

52k Population +1.3k (2010–19)
43  y Median Age +2 (2010–19)
33% College-Educated +4% (2010–19)
69% Family Households +1% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%

Diversity

Asian2%
Black16%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree13%

Households

Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%

Economy

$79k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
92% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
31  mi Average Commute
93% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more8%

Employers

Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office25%
Service19%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$258k Median Home Value -$41k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$1.1k Median Monthly Rent +$243 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied -5% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Coal or coke1%
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene28%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas58%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Stratford

United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27

Property Crime in Stratford

United States48
Connecticut28
Bridgeport Metro Area28
Fairfield County28

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 29 3 10
Feb 32 3 10
Mar 39 4 6
Apr 49 4 1
May 59 4 0
Jun 68 4 0
Jul 74 4 0
Aug 72 4 0
Sep 65 4 0
Oct 54 4 0
Nov 45 4 1
Dec 35 4 6

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Stratford

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding65
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding42
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Stratford, CT

Private Schools

Private Schools near Stratford, CT

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St James School
1 miles, S
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Colleges

Colleges near Stratford, CT

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Fairfield University
7 miles, SW
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Stratford, CT

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Bridgeport Hospital
2 miles, SW
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Griffin Hospital
9 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Stratford, CT

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Laguardia Airport
49 miles, SW