Living in Stamford, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stamford · Census data 2020–2024
Stamford has 1,053 residents with a median age of 39. The median household income is $43,716 (49% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $178,600, the median rent is $824/month.
Stamford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Stamford at a glance
- Population
- 1,053
- Median age
- 39State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $43,716State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $178,600State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $824/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 55.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 23.7%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Stamford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Stamford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stamford the median home value is $178,600, 46% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $824 per month, which is 32.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,393 a month in housing costs.
Stamford median household income
The median household income in Stamford is $43,716 and the income per person is $28,956. 23.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Stamford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 648
- Owner-occupied
- 55.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 44.7%
- Vacant
- 24.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.14
Stamford demographics
- Population
- 1,053
- Median age
- 39
- Under 18
- 18.1%
- 65 and older
- 20.5%
- Households
- 492
- Foreign-born
- 3.7%
- Veterans
- 8.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stamford ›
Education in Stamford
23.7% of adults 25 and older in Stamford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 10.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stamford
- Unemployment rate
- 7.9%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 4.2%
- Drive alone
- 65.7%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 14.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.5%
Stamford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford | 1,053 | $43,716 | $178,600 | $824 |
| Hobart | 409 | $85,208 | $160,500 | $728 |
| Prattsville | 210 | $29,450 | $207,100 | $300 |
| Bloomville | 289 | $87,917 | $187,500 | — |
| Schenevus | 390 | $57,500 | $117,100 | — |
| Davenport Center | 414 | $125,517 | $174,200 | — |
| Worcester | 1,032 | $64,474 | $145,700 | — |
| Richmondville | 931 | $44,875 | $160,900 | $853 |
| Andes | 151 | $49,531 | $208,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Stamford, NY?
The median household income in Stamford is $43,716, 49% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $178,600, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Stamford?
The median gross rent in Stamford is $824 per month, about 32.4% of household income.
Is Stamford, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 58% lower than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the New York median; unemployment of 7.9%; a poverty rate of 23.1%.
What is the median age in Stamford?
The median age in Stamford is 39 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Stamford?
The average commute to work in Stamford is 26 minutes; 4.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stamford?
The unemployment rate in Stamford is 7.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stamford?
23.7% 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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