Stamford, Connecticut
Cost of living, housing, income, commute, climate, and safety — compiled for relocators researching Stamford.
MapsToIt planning snapshot
How much does it cost to live in Stamford?
Stamford planning snapshot: population 139,134, housing index 183 (well above the U.S. housing-cost baseline), median home $614,300, median rent $2,207, and income near $107,474. Expect 81°F summer highs, 25°F winter lows, and about 32-minute one-way commutes. Violent-offense rates run about 202 per 100k (catalog avg 586.6).
Crime figures may use an older source vintage than housing and income on this page.
- Housing cost index
- 183U.S. avg 100
- Median home value
- $614,300U.S. $303,400
- Median rent
- $2,207U.S. $1,348
- Median income
- $107,474U.S. $78,538
- Unemployment
- 3.5%U.S. 4.2%
- Avg commute
- 32 minCatalog avg 25 min
- Violent crime
- 202per 100k · avg 586.6
- Summer high
- 81°FCatalog avg 87°F
Key figures
Each metric shows how Stamford compares with the U.S. baseline (ACS/BLS nationals where available; catalog-city averages for crime, climate, and commute). Income, housing, population, and crime are for the incorporated city (city limits), not the broader metro/MSA — unemployment is county-level (BLS LAUS).
- Population
- 139,134City limits · Census PEP 2024 estimate
As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024 - Median household income
- $107,474Incorporated place (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year37% above U.S. avgU.S. $78,538 - Housing cost index
- 183ACS home+rent vs U.S. (100 = avg)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year83% above U.S. avgU.S. 100 - Median home value
- $614,300City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year102% above U.S. avgU.S. $303,400 - Median rent
- $2,207City limits (ACS)
As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year64% above U.S. avgU.S. $1,348 - Unemployment
- 3.5%County LAUS · not city-only
Near U.S. avg (4.2 pts)U.S. 4.2 pts - Avg commute
- 32 min28% above U.S. avgU.S. 25 min
- Walk Score
- 5522% above U.S. avgU.S. 45
- Violent crime rate
- 202annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)66% below U.S. avgU.S. 586.6 - Property crime rate
- 1379.7annualized per 100k · citywide
As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)55% below U.S. avgU.S. 3087.9 - Summer high
- 81°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals6.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 87°F
- Winter low
- 25°FAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals9.0°F below U.S. avgU.S. 34°F
- Annual rainfall
- 47.8 inAs of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals45% above U.S. avgU.S. 33 in
- Sunny days
- 241As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals10% below U.S. avgU.S. 268
Population trend
Stamford grew 13.3% from 122,781 in 2010 to 139,134 in 2024.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024). Playback steps monthly between annual Census PEP estimates.
Is Stamford expensive compared to the U.S. average?
Compared with the U.S. average, Stamford runs 83 points higher on MapsToIt's ACS housing index. Use that single number as a quick filter, then dig into home and rent cells for the budget you actually need.
- Housing cost index 183 (U.S. 100)
- Median home $614,300 vs U.S. $303,400
- Median rent $2,207 vs U.S. $1,348
How much does housing cost in Stamford?
Budget first around $2,207/month rent or $614,300 purchase prices — both are MapsToIt ACS medians, not listing ask averages. National ACS medians are $1,348 rent and $303,400 home value for context.
- Median home value $614,300
- Median rent $2,207/month
- Median household income $107,474
What is the job market like in Stamford?
Labor-market context for Stamford: unemployment 3.5% and median income $107,474. Those are BLS LAUS (county) and ACS figures — industry mix still matters more than the headline rate alone.
- Unemployment 3.5% (U.S. 4.2%)
- Median income $107,474
How long is the typical commute in Stamford?
Plan on roughly 32 minutes each way in Stamford. Walk Score estimates around 55 shape how car-dependent daily errands feel. Compare that with the 25-minute catalog average before you lock a neighborhood.
- 32 minutes average one-way
- Walk Score 55/100
Is Stamford safer than similar U.S. cities?
Stamford's FBI-derived violent rate (~202/100k) sits below the average of mapped MapsToIt cities. Use the figure as a screening signal, then verify the blocks you would actually live on.
- Violent 202 per 100k
- Property 1379.7 per 100k
What is the climate like year-round in Stamford?
Stamford's climate profile: 81°F summer peaks, 25°F winter mornings, 47.8" annual rainfall, and 241 sunny days — from the nearest NOAA normals station.
- Summer high 81°F
- Winter low 25°F
- 47.8 in rain · 241 sunny days
Which neighborhoods do relocators research in Stamford?
Downtown is the name relocators hear first; compare it with Harbor Point and North Stamford once you know your job location.
- Downtown
- Harbor Point
- North Stamford
Coastal New England seasons and Northeast corridor job links frame the market. Expect summer highs near 81°F and winter lows around 25°F. Average one-way commute time is about 32 minutes, and Walk Score estimates land around 55/100. Labor-market readings near 3.5% unemployment are neither boom nor bust by national standards. Violent-offense rates around 202 per 100k are moderate for a large U.S. city, with meaningful variation by neighborhood.
Relocators eyeing Stamford, Connecticut will find roughly 139,134 residents within city limits. With median income around $107,474 and a cost index of 183, the market reads well above the national housing-cost baseline. Budget for median rents around $2,207 a month before you lock a neighborhood.
Downtown draws the first wave of relocators; Harbor Point and North Stamford tend to show up once people trade vibe for school or parking tradeoffs. Figures on this page are merged from Census ACS, BLS LAUS, FBI Crime Data Explorer, and NOAA Climate Normals — use them to compare Stamford with nearby alternatives before you relocate.
Neighborhoods often researched
- Downtown
- Harbor Point
- North Stamford
Nearby & similar cities
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Sources
- Census / ACS: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 5-year (Stamford city, 1600000US0973000) — As of 2026-09-10 · ACS 2023 5-year
- BLS: Bureau of Labor Statistics (curated seed)
- Crime: FBI CIUS Table 8 (2019) city offenses known to law enforcement — rates per 100k; CDE API unavailable at enrich time — As of 2026-09-10 · 2019 offenses (FBI Table 8 fallback)
- Climate: NOAA 1991–2020 Monthly Normals (USW00094745 WESTCHESTER CO AP) — As of 2026-09-10 · 1991–2020 NOAA normals
- Population trend: U.S. Census Bureau PEP city/town estimates (2010–2024) — As of 2026-09-10 · Census PEP 2024
Catalog refreshed 2026-09-10
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