What are the schools like in Stratford Downtown, CT?

School district data for Stratford Downtown is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Stratford Downtown?

The median household income in Stratford Downtown, CT is $71,364 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 12.3%.

What is the weather like in Stratford Downtown, CT?

Stratford Downtown has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.6 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Stratford Downtown, CT?

Stratford Downtown has a violent crime rate of 121.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 810.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stratford Downtown, CT a Good Place to Live?

Stratford Downtown is a small town of 1,949 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $71,364 and a 12.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Stratford Downtown's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Stratford Downtown is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Stratford Downtown 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

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

Metric	Stratford Downtown, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$269,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,228	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$71,364	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Stratford Downtown's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

121.0 /100k

Property Crime

810.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Stratford Downtown, CT	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stratford Downtown sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 44.1 inches of annual precipitation and 33.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stratford Downtown, CT
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	44.1"
Annual Snowfall	33.6"

Demographics

Metric	Stratford Downtown, CT	National Avg
Population	1,949	—
Median Age	45.9	38.9
Unemployment Rate	12.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	81.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	11.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.5%	18.9%
Asian	5.1%	6.3%
Under 18	13.2%	22.2%
65 and over	18.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lordship, CT 3 mi Bridgeport, CT 4 mi Milford, CT 4 mi Trumbull Center, CT 4 mi Oronoque, CT 4 mi

Stratford Downtown vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stratford Downtown, CT affordable or expensive?

Stratford Downtown's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Stratford Downtown roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $269,800 and median rent is $1,228/month.

What is the crime rate in Stratford Downtown, CT?

Stratford Downtown's violent crime rate is 121.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 810.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Stratford Downtown?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Stratford Downtown, CT a good place to live?

Stratford Downtown, CT has a population of 1,949, a median household income of $71,364, and an unemployment rate of 12.3%. 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 Downtown?

Stratford Downtown averages 38.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.1 inches with about 33.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Stratford Downtown?

The population of Stratford Downtown, Connecticut is 1,949 with a median age of 45.9. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stratford Downtown?

Key numbers for living in Stratford Downtown: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $269,800, median household income $71,364, crime index 35 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stratford Downtown side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.