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Stamford
  • City in Connecticut

Report Card

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C+
  3. Housing
    grade D+
  4. Nightlife
    grade A+
  5. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A+
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade C+
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A+
  12. Commute
    grade A minus

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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.

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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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Crime & Safety

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

Residents

Diversity
grade 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%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    18%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    19%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    11%
    national  11%

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