What are the schools like in Stamford, CT?

Stamford is served primarily by Stamford School District. The district operates 13 elementary schools, 5 middle schools, and 3 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.2:1.

What is the median household income in Stamford?

The median household income in Stamford, CT is $100,718 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.5%.

What is the weather like in Stamford, CT?

Stamford has an average high temperature of 38.0°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.0 inches.

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

Q: Is Stamford, CT affordable or expensive?

Stamford's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stamford is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $584,700 and the median rent is $2,129 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Stamford, CT?

Stamford has a violent crime rate of 157.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1225.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stamford, CT a Good Place to Live?

Stamford is a mid-sized city of 135,413 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $100,718 and a 5.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Stamford stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Stamford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Stamford 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: 106.5

Stamford's overall cost of living index is 106.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Stamford costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Stamford, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$584,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$2,129	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	46.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$100,718	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Stamford's violent crime rate is 157.5 per 100,000 residents — 59% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

157.5 /100k

Property Crime

1225.1 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Stamford is served primarily by Stamford School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Stamford, CT	National Avg
School District	Stamford School District	—
Elementary Schools	13	—
Middle Schools	5	—
High Schools	3	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	50.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stamford sees average highs of 38.0°F in January and 84.8°F in July, with 50.9 inches of annual precipitation and 34.0 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stamford, CT
Average High — January	38.0°F
Average High — July	84.8°F
Annual Precipitation	50.9"
Annual Snowfall	34.0"

Demographics

Metric	Stamford, CT	National Avg
Population	135,413	—
Median Age	37.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	52.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	18.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.2%	18.9%
Asian	7.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.2%	22.2%
65 and over	15.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Noroton Heights, CT 3 mi Cos Cob, CT 3 mi Noroton, CT 3 mi Riverside, CT 4 mi Darien Downtown, CT 4 mi

ZIP Codes in Stamford

Stamford, CT is covered by 7 ZIP codes:

06903 06902 06905 06907 06906 06831 06901

Stamford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stamford, CT affordable or expensive?

Stamford's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Stamford roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $584,700 and median rent is $2,129/month.

What is the crime rate in Stamford, CT?

Stamford's violent crime rate is 157.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1225.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stamford?

Public schools in Stamford are operated by Stamford School District. The district has 13 elementary, 5 middle, and 3 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 50.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stamford, CT a good place to live?

Stamford, CT has a population of 135,413, a median household income of $100,718, and an unemployment rate of 5.5%. 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 Stamford?

Stamford averages 38.0°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 50.9 inches with about 34.0 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stamford?

Stamford, CT is covered by 7 ZIP codes: 06903, 06902, 06905, 06907, 06906, 06831, 06901.

What is the population of Stamford?

The population of Stamford, Connecticut is 135,413 with a median age of 37.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stamford?

Key numbers for living in Stamford: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $584,700, median household income $100,718, crime index 48 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stamford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.