What are the schools like in Stamford, TX?

Stamford is served primarily by STAMFORD ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Stamford?

The median household income in Stamford, TX is $43,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.6%.

What is the weather like in Stamford, TX?

Stamford has an average high temperature of 55.6°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 26.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 3.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Stamford, TX affordable or expensive?

Stamford's cost of living index is 90, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stamford is 10% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $70,400 and the median rent is $1,068 per month.

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

Stamford has a violent crime rate of 101.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 608.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Stamford, TX a Good Place to Live?

Stamford is a small town of 2,879 in Texas, with a median household income of $43,750 and a 1.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is 10% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 90.3

Stamford's overall cost of living index is 90.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Stamford costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.

Metric	Stamford, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$70,400	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,068	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	70.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Stamford's violent crime rate is 101.4 per 100,000 residents — 73% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

101.4 /100k

Property Crime

608.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Stamford is served primarily by STAMFORD ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Stamford, TX	National Avg
School District	STAMFORD ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	14.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	84.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stamford sees average highs of 55.6°F in January and 95.4°F in July, with 26.9 inches of annual precipitation and 3.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stamford, TX
Average High — January	55.6°F
Average High — July	95.4°F
Annual Precipitation	26.9"
Annual Snowfall	3.1"

Demographics

Metric	Stamford, TX	National Avg
Population	2,879	—
Median Age	35.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	76.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	16.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	25.8%	22.2%
65 and over	20.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Stamford

Stamford, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

79553

Stamford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stamford, TX affordable or expensive?

Stamford's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average. That makes Stamford roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $70,400 and median rent is $1,068/month.

What is the crime rate in Stamford, TX?

Stamford's violent crime rate is 101.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 608.5 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 ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 14.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stamford, TX a good place to live?

Stamford, TX has a population of 2,879, a median household income of $43,750, and an unemployment rate of 1.6%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 55.6°F in January and 95.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 26.9 inches with about 3.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stamford?

Stamford, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 79553.

What is the population of Stamford?

The population of Stamford, Texas is 2,879 with a median age of 35.2. 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 90 (100 = US average), median home $70,400, median household income $43,750, crime index 28 (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.