What are the schools like in Stamford, NY?

Stamford is served primarily by STAMFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 8.8:1.

What is the median household income in Stamford?

The median household income in Stamford, NY is $46,667 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 11.3%.

What is the weather like in Stamford, NY?

Stamford has an average high temperature of 33.0°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 70.6 inches.

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

Q: Is Stamford, NY affordable or expensive?

Stamford's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stamford is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $161,900 and the median rent is $782 per month.

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

Stamford has a violent crime rate of 27.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 240.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stamford, NY a Good Place to Live?

Stamford is a small town of 1,155 in New York, with a median household income of $46,667 and a 11.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Stamford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include 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: 95.5

Stamford's overall cost of living index is 95.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Stamford costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Stamford, NY	National Avg
Median Home Value	$161,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$782	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	54.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$46,667	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Stamford's violent crime rate is 27.2 per 100,000 residents — 93% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

27.2 /100k

Property Crime

240.2 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Stamford is served primarily by STAMFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Stamford, NY	National Avg
School District	STAMFORD CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	8.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	27.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stamford sees average highs of 33.0°F in January and 81.3°F in July, with 43.7 inches of annual precipitation and 70.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stamford, NY
Average High — January	33.0°F
Average High — July	81.3°F
Annual Precipitation	43.7"
Annual Snowfall	70.6"

Demographics

Metric	Stamford, NY	National Avg
Population	1,155	—
Median Age	38.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	11.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	90.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.5%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.9%	6.3%
Under 18	21.9%	22.2%
65 and over	17.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hobart, NY 4 mi Jefferson, NY 5 mi North Blenheim, NY 9 mi Prattsville, NY 11 mi Bloomville, NY 12 mi

ZIP Codes in Stamford

Stamford, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code:

12167

Stamford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stamford, NY affordable or expensive?

Stamford's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Stamford roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $161,900 and median rent is $782/month.

What is the crime rate in Stamford, NY?

Stamford's violent crime rate is 27.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 240.2 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 CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. 27.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stamford, NY a good place to live?

Stamford, NY has a population of 1,155, a median household income of $46,667, and an unemployment rate of 11.3%. 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 Stamford?

Stamford averages 33.0°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 43.7 inches with about 70.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stamford?

Stamford, NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12167.

What is the population of Stamford?

The population of Stamford, New York is 1,155 with a median age of 38.7. 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 96 (100 = US average), median home $161,900, median household income $46,667, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. 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.