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Stamford
  • City in Connecticut
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Stamford

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    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C+
    3. Housing
      D+
    4. Nightlife
      A+
    5. Good for Families
      B+
    6. Diversity
      A+
    7. Jobs
      C+
    8. Weather
      C+
    9. Cost of Living
      C minus
    10. Health & Fitness
      A
    11. Outdoor Activities
      A+
    12. Commute
      A minus
    Stamford is a city in Connecticut with a population of 134,820. Stamford is in Fairfield County and is one of the best places to live in Connecticut. Living in Stamford offers residents an urban suburban mix feel and most residents rent their homes. In Stamford there are a lot of bars, restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Stamford and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Stamford are above average.
    About Stamford...
    Population
    134,820
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $550,600
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,981
    National
    $1,163
    Area Feel
    Urban Suburban Mix
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      51%
    • Own
      49%
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    Stamford Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      105.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.5
      6.1
    • Rape
      19.7
      40.7
    • Robbery
      69.5
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      100.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,080.9
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      179.4
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      11%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      9%
    • 25-34 years
      17%
    • 35-44 years
      14%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      15%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      23%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      29%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      18%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      19%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      11%
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    Working in Stamford

    Jobs
    C+
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $99,791
    National
    $69,021
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