Living in Stamford, Connecticut
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stamford · Census data 2020–2024
Stamford has 137,144 residents with a median age of 38.4. The median household income is $111,586 (17% higher than the Connecticut median), the median home value is $624,400, the median rent is $2,276/month.
Stamford at a glance
- Population
- 137,144
- Median age
- 38.4State: 41.1
- Median household income
- $111,586State: $95,781
- Median home value
- $624,400State: $366,900
- Median rent
- $2,276/moState: $1,488
- Homeowners
- 48.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 51.7%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Stamford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 17% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 4.9%.
Cons: Home values 70% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Stamford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stamford the median home value is $624,400, 88% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,276 per month, which is 31.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,460 a month in housing costs.
Stamford median household income
The median household income in Stamford is $111,586 and the income per person is $67,068. 10.1% of residents live below the poverty line (Connecticut: 10%).
Housing in Stamford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 58,655
- Owner-occupied
- 48.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.2%
- Vacant
- 5.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.45
Stamford demographics
- Population
- 137,144
- Median age
- 38.4
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.2%
- Households
- 55,291
- Foreign-born
- 31.3%
- Veterans
- 2.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stamford ›
Education in Stamford
51.7% of adults 25 and older in Stamford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Connecticut: 42.5%), and 22.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stamford
- Unemployment rate
- 4.9%State: 5.6%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 19.4%
- Drive alone
- 56.1%
- Public transit
- 9.6%
- Walk to work
- 4.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Stamford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford | 137,144 | $111,586 | $624,400 | $2,276 |
| Noroton Heights | 2,782 | $250,001 | $1,225,400 | $2,018 |
| Cos Cob | 7,546 | $190,481 | $1,210,400 | $3,067 |
| Noroton | 5,539 | $250,001 | $1,620,000 | $3,501 |
| Riverside | 8,954 | $250,001 | $1,900,300 | $3,501 |
| Darien | 21,936 | $250,001 | $1,822,400 | $3,501 |
| Darien Downtown | 1,242 | $166,085 | $915,400 | $2,728 |
| Old Greenwich | 6,936 | $250,001 | $1,844,700 | $3,501 |
| Tokeneke | 2,951 | $250,001 | $2,000,001 | — |
More for people moving to Stamford
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What is the median household income in Stamford, CT?
The median household income in Stamford is $111,586, 17% higher than the Connecticut median of $95,781 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Stamford?
The median home value in Stamford is $624,400, compared with $366,900 in Connecticut.
How much is rent in Stamford?
The median gross rent in Stamford is $2,276 per month, about 31.7% of household income.
Is Stamford, CT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 17% higher than the Connecticut median; unemployment of 4.9%. Minuses: home values 70% higher than the state median; an average commute of 29 minutes; a poverty rate of 10.1%.
What is the median age in Stamford?
The median age in Stamford is 38.4 years (Connecticut: 41.1).
How long is the commute in Stamford?
The average commute to work in Stamford is 29 minutes; 19.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stamford?
The unemployment rate in Stamford is 4.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stamford?
51.7% of adults in Stamford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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