What are the schools like in Stratford, CA?

Stratford is served primarily by Central Union Elementary. The district operates 4 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.9:1.

What is the median household income in Stratford?

The median household income in Stratford, CA is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

What is the weather like in Stratford, CA?

Stratford has an average high temperature of 56.0°F in January and 98.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 9.4 inches.

Stratford, CA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Stratford, CA affordable or expensive?

Stratford's cost of living index is 98, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stratford is 2% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $137,000 and the median rent is $1,363 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Stratford, CA?

Stratford has a violent crime rate of 452.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1077.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stratford, CA a Good Place to Live?

Stratford is a small town of 1,034 in California, with a median household income of N/A and a 3.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 98 (US average = 100), which is 2% below the national average.

Strengths: Stratford stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Stratford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Stratford city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 98.4

Stratford's overall cost of living index is 98.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Stratford costs roughly 2% less than the average American city.

Metric	Stratford, CA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$137,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,363	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Stratford's violent crime rate is 452.5 per 100,000 residents — 19% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

452.5 /100k

Property Crime

1077.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Stratford is served primarily by Central Union Elementary. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Stratford, CA	National Avg
School District	Central Union Elementary	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	0.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	59.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stratford sees average highs of 56.0°F in January and 98.0°F in July, with 9.4 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Stratford, CA
Average High — January	56.0°F
Average High — July	98.0°F
Annual Precipitation	9.4"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Stratford, CA	National Avg
Population	1,034	—
Median Age	22.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	61.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	38.7%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	39.1%	22.2%
65 and over	2.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Stratford

Stratford, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

93266

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stratford, CA affordable or expensive?

Stratford's cost of living index is 98, where 100 is the national average. That makes Stratford roughly 2% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $137,000 and median rent is $1,363/month.

What is the crime rate in Stratford, CA?

Stratford's violent crime rate is 452.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1077.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stratford?

Public schools in Stratford are operated by Central Union Elementary. The district has 4 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.9:1. 0.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stratford, CA a good place to live?

Stratford, CA has a population of 1,034, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 3.5%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Stratford?

Stratford averages 56.0°F in January and 98.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 9.4 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stratford?

Stratford, CA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 93266.

What is the population of Stratford?

The population of Stratford, California is 1,034 with a median age of 22.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stratford?

Key numbers for living in Stratford: cost of living index 98 (100 = US average), median home $137,000, median household income N/A, crime index 92 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stratford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.