Stamford, Connecticut

Corporate headquarters with urban revival

Northeast Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk, CT Metro

Niche (2025)

#24 Best Cities to Live in America

Forbes (2024)

#12 Best Cities for Jobs

WhereAtHome Score

68.1

D+

out of 100

Overview

Stamford has attracted numerous Fortune 500 headquarters seeking proximity to New York while offering lower costs and Connecticut's quality of life. The downtown has been revitalized with restaurants and entertainment. Excellent schools and waterfront access appeal to families.

Key Highlights

  • Multiple Fortune 500 headquarters
  • Direct Metro-North access to NYC
  • Revitalized downtown with dining
  • Long Island Sound waterfront
  • Strong public and private schools
  • Lower taxes than New York

Key Metrics

Population 2024

135,892

Source: Census ACS

Median Home Value 2026

$728,197

Source: Zillow ZHVI

Median Household Income 2023

$99,654

Source: Census ACS

Average Commute 2023

28.4 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2025

57

Source: Walk Score

Crime Level 2024

Moderate-Low

Source: FBI CDE

School Rating

2025

B (7.2/10)

Source: Curated

Cost of Living Index 2025

138 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: Curated

Climate

Summer High

83°F

Winter Low

25°F

Annual Rainfall

47"

Sunny Days

212

Amenities & Infrastructure

40+ Parks

Green spaces and recreation

2 Major Hospitals

Healthcare access

2 Universities

Higher education institutions

Public Transit Available

Bus, rail, or metro service

Major Employers

Synchrony Charter Communications Indeed WWE

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 28.2/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 37.7/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 47.6/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 65/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 57/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 48.9/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 68.1

Location

Stamford, CT (41.0534, -73.5387)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.

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