Living in Stamford, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Stamford · Census data 2020–2024
Stamford has 2,917 residents with a median age of 32.7. The median household income is $46,940 (40% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $64,700, the median rent is $896/month.
Stamford at a glance
- Population
- 2,917
- Median age
- 32.7State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $46,940State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $64,700State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $896/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 60.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 13.8%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Stamford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%.
Cons: Median household income 40% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
The weather is best in March to May and October.
Cost of living in Stamford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Stamford the median home value is $64,700, 81% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $896 per month, which is 42.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,085 a month in housing costs.
Stamford median household income
The median household income in Stamford is $46,940 and the income per person is $25,048. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Stamford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,523
- Owner-occupied
- 60.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.3%
- Vacant
- 21.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1960
- Average household size
- 2.35
Stamford demographics
- Population
- 2,917
- Median age
- 32.7
- Under 18
- 27.2%
- 65 and older
- 19.8%
- Households
- 1,201
- Foreign-born
- 5.4%
- Veterans
- 3.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Stamford ›
Education in Stamford
13.8% of adults 25 and older in Stamford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Stamford
- Unemployment rate
- 1.2%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.6%
- Drive alone
- 70.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 80.5%
Stamford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stamford | 2,917 | $46,940 | $64,700 | $896 |
| Haskell | 2,817 | $62,378 | $104,500 | $777 |
| Rule | 823 | $34,792 | $71,000 | $1,027 |
| Weinert | 235 | $63,889 | $73,200 | — |
| Rochester | 228 | $31,827 | $55,000 | $700 |
| Throckmorton | 649 | $45,139 | $70,700 | $1,022 |
| Anson | 2,531 | $48,104 | $74,800 | $757 |
| Munday | 1,407 | $56,406 | $79,500 | $481 |
| Albany | 1,849 | $68,000 | $173,600 | $726 |
More for people moving to Stamford
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What is the median household income in Stamford, TX?
The median household income in Stamford is $46,940, 40% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (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 $64,700, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Stamford?
The median gross rent in Stamford is $896 per month, about 42.3% of household income.
Is Stamford, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 77% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 1.2%. Minuses: median household income 40% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 20.5%.
What is the median age in Stamford?
The median age in Stamford is 32.7 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Stamford?
The average commute to work in Stamford is 23 minutes; 1.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Stamford?
The unemployment rate in Stamford is 1.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Stamford?
13.8% 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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