Stamford, Connecticut

Population 125,102

Stamford is located in Fairfield County, CT. The population is 125,102, making Stamford the 2nd largest city in Fairfield County and the 3rd largest city in the state of Connecticut.

There are 29 public schools in Stamford with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Stamford is low , and there are 70 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Stamford is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Stamford property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Stamford include Cos Cob, Darien and Riverside.

Stamford Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 13.5%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 39.8%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 46.7%

Crime Rate

36.41% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 123
  • Violent Crimes: 202
  • Robbery: 67
  • Burglary: 150
  • Property Crime: 1
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

58.68% Lower than national avg.
  • 70 offenders in Stamford
  • 5.60 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

85 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 27
  • Registered Polluters: 14
  • Superfunds: 0
  • Tanks & Spills: 44

Unemployment

Moderate 4.1%
  • Connecticut unemployment average: 4.3%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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29 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 29 K-12 public schools in Stamford, CT and 15 private schools. Homefacts rates Stamford's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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70 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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0 Former Drug Labs view all

  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Stamford, CT

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391 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Stamford, CT issued 391 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 391 permits, 45 were issued for single family homes and 346 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Stamford, CT issued 801 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 801 permits, 44 were issued for single family homes and 757 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $1,520
  • 1 Bedroom: $1,855
  • 2 Bedrooms: $2,230
  • 3 Bedrooms: $2,757
  • 4 Bedrooms: $3,056

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Environmental Hazards

85 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Stamford, CT has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Stamford, CT is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.03 Average
    Stamford, CT is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 29.55°
  • February 32.6°
  • March 41.28°
  • April 51.72°
  • May 60.37°
  • June 68.91°
  • July 75.4°
  • August 72.38°
  • September 65.86°
  • October 54.47°
  • November 44.53°
  • December 34.72°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Stamford, CT

Earthquakes
Stamford, CT has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Stamford, CT has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Stamford, CT has a low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Stamford, CT has a moderate risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Stamford, CT: $87,662

Unemployment

Unemployment in Stamford is 4.1%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.3% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 38.72%
White Collar - 61.28%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Dan Malloy
  • Sen. Richard Blumenthal
  • Sen. Christopher Murphy

City Representatives

  • Jim Himes