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Population in 2021: 136,309 (99% urban, 1% rural).
Population change since 2000: +16.4%
 
Males: 67,835  (49.8%)
Females: 68,474  (50.2%)
Median resident age:

38.3 years
Connecticut median age:

41.1 years

Zip codes: 06901, 06903, 06905, 06906, 06907.

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Estimated median household income in 2021: $100,543 (it was $60,556 in 2000)
Stamford:

$100,543
CT:

$83,771

Estimated per capita income in 2021: $56,232 (it was $34,987 in 2000)

Stamford city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2021: $576,000 (it was $306,700 in 2000)
Stamford:

$576,000
CT:

$311,500

Mean prices in 2021: all housing units: $637,429; detached houses: $754,776; townhouses or other attached units: $489,427; in 2-unit structures: $448,161; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $414,898; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $281,966

Median gross rent in 2021: $2,045.

March 2022 cost of living index in Stamford: 136.2 (high, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2021: 7.2%
(4.3% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 19.4% for Black residents, 14.7% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 5.3% for American Indian residents, 45.1% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 24.4% for other race residents, 8.5% for two or more races residents)

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  • Races in Stamford, CT (2021)
    • 62,68746.0%White alone
    • 38,22528.0%Hispanic
    • 18,73113.7%Black alone
    • 11,1578.2%Asian alone
    • 4,2493.1%Two or more races
    • 1,1400.8%Other race alone
    • 1230.09%American Indian alone

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According to our research of Connecticut and other state lists, there were 74 registered sex offenders living in Stamford, Connecticut as of September 21, 2023.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Stamford is 1,745 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is much lower than the state average.


Crime rates in Stamford by year

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2019

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Murders
(per 100,000)		3
(2.5)		5
(4.2)		2
(1.7)		2
(1.6)		6
(4.9)		5
(4.0)		1
(0.8)		2
(1.6)		3
(2.3)		2
(1.5)		0
(0.0)		4
(3.0)		5
(3.8)		6
(4.6)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		34
(28.4)		27
(22.8)		31
(25.9)		19
(15.5)		32
(26.0)		26
(20.9)		30
(23.8)		23
(18.1)		23
(17.7)		33
(25.4)		34
(26.1)		26
(19.7)		27
(20.7)		26
(19.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		130
(108.8)		172
(145.0)		151
(126.4)		152
(123.9)		190
(154.6)		145
(116.7)		160
(127.1)		146
(114.6)		92
(70.9)		118
(90.7)		91
(69.9)		64
(48.5)		86
(65.8)		85
(65.2)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		175
(146.4)		186
(156.8)		167
(139.7)		178
(145.1)		160
(130.2)		175
(140.9)		146
(116.0)		139
(109.1)		172
(132.6)		201
(154.5)		160
(122.9)		133
(100.8)		143
(109.4)		167
(128.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		333
(278.6)		324
(273.2)		371
(310.4)		349
(284.6)		281
(228.7)		291
(234.3)		354
(281.2)		277
(217.5)		199
(153.5)		273
(209.8)		242
(185.9)		231
(175.0)		199
(152.3)		197
(151.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		1,335
(1,117)		1,599
(1,348)		1,603
(1,341)		1,438
(1,173)		1,513
(1,231)		1,485
(1,196)		1,444
(1,147)		1,580
(1,240)		1,531
(1,181)		1,621
(1,246)		1,498
(1,151)		1,673
(1,267)		1,470
(1,125)		1,206
(924.7)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		237
(198.3)		217
(183.0)		173
(144.8)		192
(156.6)		210
(170.9)		170
(136.9)		149
(118.4)		206
(161.7)		162
(124.9)		193
(148.3)		258
(198.2)		234
(177.3)		163
(124.7)		234
(179.4)
Arson
(per 100,000)		11
(9.2)		8
(6.7)		8
(6.7)		10
(8.2)		4
(3.3)		10
(8.1)		6
(4.8)		15
(11.8)		4
(3.1)		4
(3.1)		5
(3.8)		5
(3.8)		1
(0.8)		1
(0.8)
City-Data.com crime index169.8189.2176.9161.2182.0163.2157.0151.6134.6157.9141.3133.6131.4132.2

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City-data.com crime index in Stamford, CT

Crime rate in Stamford detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 282 (260 officers - 235 male; 25 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.97
Connecticut average:

2.10
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Accommodations 2Health Care 1Media 1Restaurants 4Shopping 5Tours & Attractions 7

Ancestries: Italian (10.3%), American (4.8%), Polish (3.5%), Irish (3.5%), Haitian (2.9%), English (1.9%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Incorporated in 1641

Elevation: 366 feet

Land area: 37.7 square miles.

Population density: 3,611 people per square mile   (average).

Stamford, Connecticut map

43,931 residents are foreign born (17.9% Latin America, 6.6% Asia, 6.3% Europe).

This city:

32.5%
Connecticut:

14.8%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2021: $8,815 (1.6%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2021: $10,001 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: North Hempstead, NY (21.6 miles , pop. 222,611).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (23.4 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Darien, CT (1.7 miles ),
Old Greenwich, CT (1.9 miles ),
Cos Cob, CT (2.0 miles ),
Greenwich, CT (2.2 miles ),
New Canaan, CT (2.4 miles ),
Norwalk, CT (2.6 miles ),
Glenville, CT (2.6 miles ),
Pemberwick, CT (2.7 miles )

Latitude: 41.07 N, Longitude: 73.54 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: -289 (-0.2%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 41,334 (54.7%)

Area code: 203

Distribution of median household income in Stamford, CT in 2021
Distribution of house value in Stamford, CT in 2021
Stamford satellite photo by USGS

Detailed articles:

Stamford tourist attractions:

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2021: 24 buildings, average cost: $654,700
  • 2020: 40 buildings, average cost: $590,900
  • 2019: 41 buildings, average cost: $603,800
  • 2018: 108 buildings, average cost: $489,700
  • 2017: 33 buildings, average cost: $691,000
  • 2016: 50 buildings, average cost: $643,200
  • 2015: 36 buildings, average cost: $841,300
  • 2014: 45 buildings, average cost: $559,000
  • 2013: 44 buildings, average cost: $678,200
  • 2012: 28 buildings, average cost: $631,600
  • 2011: 30 buildings, average cost: $469,900
  • 2010: 16 buildings, average cost: $591,500
  • 2009: 7 buildings, average cost: $813,300
  • 2008: 39 buildings, average cost: $514,300
  • 2007: 262 buildings, average cost: $299,300
  • 2006: 185 buildings, average cost: $366,800
  • 2005: 206 buildings, average cost: $275,100
  • 2004: 126 buildings, average cost: $445,400
  • 2003: 90 buildings, average cost: $413,100
  • 2002: 82 buildings, average cost: $394,800
  • 2001: 46 buildings, average cost: $438,800
  • 2000: 64 buildings, average cost: $229,400
  • 1999: 74 buildings, average cost: $240,700
  • 1998: 103 buildings, average cost: $199,000
  • 1997: 129 buildings, average cost: $190,000
Number of permits per 10,000 Stamford, CT residents
Average permit cost in Stamford, CT
Unemployment in November 2020:
Here:

4.3%
Connecticut:

4.3%
Historical population in Stamford, CT
Historical housing units in Stamford, CT

Population change in the 1990s: +8,936 (+8.3%).
Most common industries in Stamford, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2021
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (11.6%)
  • Finance & insurance (11.5%)
  • Health care (9.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (7.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.3%)
  • Construction (7.3%)
  • Educational services (6.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2021
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (13.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (12.5%)
  • Construction (12.5%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (10.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.6%)
  • Health care (4.1%)
  • Educational services (3.1%)
Most common industries for females in 2021
  • Health care (16.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (10.3%)
  • Educational services (10.2%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (9.7%)
  • Social assistance (8.0%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Administrative & support & waste management services (4.8%)
Most common occupations in Stamford, CT (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2021
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (8.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.7%)
  • Computer specialists (4.0%)
  • Accountants and auditors (3.1%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (2.6%)
  • Cashiers (2.6%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (2.4%)
Most common occupations for males in 2021
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (9.1%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.6%)
  • Computer specialists (5.4%)
  • Construction laborers (4.1%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (3.3%)
  • Accountants and auditors (3.2%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (3.1%)
Most common occupations for females in 2021
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (7.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.4%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (4.8%)
  • Child care workers (4.7%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (3.6%)
  • Cashiers (3.5%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (3.4%)

Average climate in Stamford, Connecticut

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2018 was 93.7. This is worse than average.

City:

93.7
U.S.:

74.2
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2018 was 0.334. This is worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.334
U.S.:

0.267
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 9.71. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 1.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.71
U.S.:

5.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2018 was 0.367. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 0.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.367
U.S.:

1.789
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2018 was 27.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

27.8
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2018 was 6.28. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 1.0 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.28
U.S.:

8.46

Tornado activity:

Stamford-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Connecticut state average. It is 41% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 7/10/1989, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 36.5 miles away from the Stamford city center injured 40 people and caused between $50,000,000 and $500,000,000 in damages.

On 7/19/1971, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 6.1 miles away from the city center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Stamford-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Connecticut state average. It is 69% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 203.2 miles away from the city center
On 8/23/2011 at 17:51:04, a magnitude 5.8 (5.8 MW, Depth: 3.7 mi) earthquake occurred 320.8 miles away from Stamford center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi) earthquake occurred 237.9 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 236.2 miles away from Stamford center
On 1/16/1994 at 01:49:16, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 140.6 miles away from Stamford center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 195.0 miles away from Stamford center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Fairfield County (24) is greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 13
Emergencies Declared: 11

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 6, Floods: 5, Hurricanes: 5, Snowstorms: 4, Blizzards: 3, Snows: 3, Winter Storms: 3, Tropical Storms: 2, Snowfall: 1, Wind: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Stamford topographic map

Main business address for: META GROUP INC (SERVICES-ENGINEERING, ACCOUNTING, RESEARCH, MANAGEMENT), STERLING GAS DRILLING FUND 1982 (DRILLING OIL & GAS WELLS), WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENTINC (SERVICES-MOTION PICTURE & VIDEO TAPE PRODUCTION), XEROX CREDIT CORP (MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS CREDIT INSTITUTION), STAR GAS PARTNERS LP (RETAIL-RETAIL STORES, NEC), MARC PHARMACEUTICALS INC (PHARMACEUTICAL PREPARATIONS), POLARIS AIRCRAFT INCOME FUND III (SERVICES-EQUIPMENT RENTAL & LEASING, NEC), INDEPENDENCE HOLDING CO (LIFE INSURANCE) and 26 other public companies.

Hospitals in Stamford:

  • G A R C: LITTLE HILLS (38 LITTLE HILLS ROAD)
  • STAMFORD HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Private, 30 SHELBURNE ROAD)

Nursing Homes in Stamford:

  • EDGEHILL HEALTH CENTER (122 PALMERS HILL RD)
  • LONG RIDGE OF STAMFORD (710 LONG RIDGE ROAD)
  • REGENCY HEIGHTS OF STAMFORD, LLC (53 COURTLAND AVE)
  • SMITH HOUSE SNF (88 ROCKRIMMON RD)
  • ST CAMILLUS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (494 ELM ST)
  • TANDET, WM AND SALLY CTR FOR CONT CARE (146 W BROAD ST)
  • WM AND SALLY TANDET CTR FOR CONT (146 W BROAD STREET)

Dialysis Facilities in Stamford:

  • STAMFORD DIALYSIS (30 COMMERCE ROAD)

Home Health Centers in Stamford:

  • AMEDISYS HOME HEALTH/STAMFORD (1234 SUMMER STREET, THIRD FLOOR)
  • DANIELCARE, LLC (188 NORTH STREET)
  • PERSONALIZED HOME CARE LTD OF CT (500 SUMMER STREET, SUITE 400)
  • VN HOSPICE CARE OF SOUTHWEST (1029 EAST MAIN STREET)

Heliports located in Stamford:

Amtrak station:

STAMFORD (WASHINGTON BLVD. & E. STATE ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, snack bar, ATM, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand, public transit connection.

Colleges/Universities in Stamford:

  • University of Connecticut-Stamford (Full-time enrollment: 1,140; Location: One University Place; Public; Website: uconn.edu/)
  • Bais Binyomin Academy (Full-time enrollment: 33; Location: 132 Prospect St; Private, not-for-profit)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Stamford:

  • Norwalk Community College (about 6 miles; Norwalk, CT; Full-time enrollment: 4,085)
  • SUNY at Purchase College (about 9 miles; Purchase, NY; FT enrollment: 4,415)
  • Manhattanville College (about 10 miles; Purchase, NY; FT enrollment: 2,299)
  • SUNY Westchester Community College (about 13 miles; Valhalla, NY; FT enrollment: 10,278)
  • Fairfield University (about 16 miles; Fairfield, CT; FT enrollment: 4,640)
  • Iona College (about 17 miles; New Rochelle, NY; FT enrollment: 3,775)
  • The College of New Rochelle (about 18 miles; New Rochelle, NY; FT enrollment: 3,635)

Public high schools in Stamford:

Private high school in Stamford:

  • TRINITY CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 426, Location: 926 NEWFIELD AVE, Grades: 9-12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Stamford:

Biggest private elementary/middle schools in Stamford:

  • BI-CULTURAL DAY SCHOOL (Students: 353, Location: 2186 HIGH RIDGE RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • ST CECILIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 314, Location: 1186 NEWFIELD AVE, Grades: PK-5)
  • TRINITY CATHOLIC MIDDLE (Students: 180, Location: 948 NEWFIELD AVE, Grades: 6-8)
  • THE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL (Students: 146, Location: 118 SCOFIELDTOWN RD, Grades: PK-2)
  • OUR LADY STAR OF THE SEA SCHOOL (Students: 127, Location: 1170 SHIPPAN AVE, Grades: PK-5)
  • WATERSIDE SCHOOL (Students: 119, Location: 770 PACIFIC ST, Grades: PK-5)
  • THE LONG RIDGE SCHOOL (Students: 113, Location: 478 ERSKINE RD, Grades: PK-5)
  • THE MEAD SCHOOL (Students: 103, Location: 1095 RIVERBANK RD, Grades: PK-8)
  • HOLY SPIRIT SCHOOL (Students: 94, Location: 403 SCOFIELDTOWN RD, Grades: PK-5)
  • VILLA MARIA EDUCATION CENTER (Students: 64, Location: 161 SKYMEADOW DR, Grades: KG-8)
See full list of schools located in Stamford

Library in Stamford:

  • FERGUSON LIBRARY (Operating income: $8,582,236; Location: ONE PUBLIC LIBRARY PLAZA; 455,394 books; 5,840 e-books; 25,688 audio materials; 38,056 video materials; 23 local licensed databases; 30 state licensed databases; 541 print serial subscriptions; 3 electronic serial subscriptions)

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Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Stamford: Yacht Haven West (A), Yacht Haven East (B), Sterling Farms Golf Club (C), Stamford Yacht Club (D), Stamford Station (E), Springdale Station (F), South End (G), Stamford Yacht Club (H), Ponus Yacht Club (I), Heroy Recreation Area (J), Deercrest Country Club (K), Halloween Yacht Club (L), Glenbrook Station (M), Hubbard Heights Golf Club (N), Jeremy Richard Library (O), Health Science Library (P), Francis M Harrison Memorial Library (Q), First Congregational Church Library (R), Ferguson Library (S), Connecticut Judicial Branch Law Library at Stamford (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Town Center Shopping Center (1), Town and Country Shopping Center (2), Stamford Town Center Shopping Center (3), Springdale Shopping Area Shopping Center (4), Ridgeway Plaza Shopping Center (5), Ridgeway Shopping Center (6), Newfield Shopping Center (7), Merritt Plaza Shopping Center (8), Landmark Square Shopping Center (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in Stamford include: META GROUP INC (A), STERLING GAS DRILLING FUND 1982 (B), WORLD WRESTLING ENTERTAINMENTINC (C), XEROX CREDIT CORP (D), STAR GAS PARTNERS LP (E), MARC PHARMACEUTICALS INC (F), POLARIS AIRCRAFT INCOME FUND III (G), INDEPENDENCE HOLDING CO (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Stamford include: Bernardine Convent (A), Hunting Ridge Church (B), Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (C), Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (D), Bethel Tabernacle Church (E), Bibleway Church of God (F), Bread of Life Church (G), Church of Christ (H), Church of God (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Boulton Cemetery (1), Beth-el Cemetery (2), Woodland Cemetery (3), Long Ridge Union Cemetery (4), Agudath Sholom Cemetery (5), Newfield Cemetery (6), Fairfield Memorial Park (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Stillwater Pond (A), Lake Susan (B), Doughnut Lake (C), Holts Ice Pond (D), McManus Lake (E), Orient Lodge Lake (F), Attschul Pond (G), Bendels Pond (H). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Noroton River (A), Poorhouse Brook (B), Springdale Brook (C), Grays Pond Brook (D), Haviland Brook (E). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Stamford include: West Beach Park (1), West Park (2), Woodway Park (3), 1983 Downtown Stamford Historic District (4), Barrett Field (5), Woodside Park (6), Chestnut Hill Park (7), Cove Island Park (8), Cummings Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Beaches: West Beach (A), Cummings Park Beach (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Jewish Historical Society of Greater Stamford Inc (Museums; 111 Prospect Street) (1), Bartlett Arboretum (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 151 Brookdale Road) (2), Stamford Museum and Nature Center (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 39 Scofieldtown Road) (3), Legal Support Services Inc (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 4 Hollow Lane) (4), Stamford Historical Society (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 1508 High Ridge Road) (5), TAJ Sports & Entertainment Inc (Amusement & Theme Parks; 400 Main Street Suite 711) (6), Taplin Gary Penny Arcade Restorations (Amusement & Theme Parks; 2 Selleck Street) (7), Fun for Kids & Grownups Too (Amusement & Theme Parks; 370 West Main Street) (8), My Gym Children's Fitness Center (Amusement & Theme Parks; 225 Atlantic Street # A) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Super 8 Stamford Greenwich NYC (32 Grenhart Road) (1), Stamford Motor Inn (1209 East Main Street) (2), Stamford Suites Hotel (720 Bedford Street) (3), Carrousel Lounge & Grill (2 Stamford Forum) (4), Stamford Marriott (2 Stamford Forum) (5), Oakwood Corporate Housing (134 Morgan Street) (6), YMCA (909 Washington Boulevard) (7), Stamford/Greenwich/Ny City Super 8 Motel (32 Grenhart Rd) (8), Westin Stamford (1 Stamford Place) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Juvenile Court (123 Hoyt Street) (1), Connecticut State - Judicial Branch- Superior Court Housing- Stamford & Norwalk Judicial Dist (123 Hoyt Street) (2), Connecticut State - Judicial District Of Stamford & Norwalk- Superior Court Housing- Judicial Br (123 Hoyt Street) (3), Margaret Court And Asso Inc (107 Virgil) (4), Hubberd Court Fine Arts (700 Canal Street) (5), Connecticut State - Superior Court Housing- Judicial Branch- New Haven Judicial Dist (123 Hoyt Street) (6). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Birthplace of: Willy DeVille - Musician, Bobby Valentine - Baseball player and coach, Chris Shays - Politician, Cofer Black - Diplomat, Dave Abbruzzese - Musician, Peterson Toscano - Comedian, Terry Backer - Politician, Tony DiPreta - Comic book and comic strip artist, Louis Darling - Illustrator and author, Charles Davenport - Science writer.

Fairfield County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Stamford and their reported violations in the past:

ROHER SPRINGS (Serves TX, Population served: 725, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In JUL-01-2011, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-25-2011), St Public Notif requested (AUG-25-2011), St Compliance achieved (NOV-29-2011)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In JUL-2011, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-24-2011), St Public Notif requested (AUG-24-2011), St Compliance achieved (SEP-01-2011)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
CANDLEWOOD PARK INC (Population served: 500, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (AUG-06-2008), St Public Notif requested (AUG-14-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-14-2008), St Compliance achieved (AUG-31-2008)
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2008 and MAR-2008, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-20-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-20-2008), St Public Notif received (MAY-15-2008), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2008)
  • MCL, Average - Between OCT-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-19-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-19-2008), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2008)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-18-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-18-2007), St Public Notif received (FEB-07-2008), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2008)
  • MCL, Average - Between APR-2007 and JUN-2007, Contaminant: Combined Uranium. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-12-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-12-2007), St Public Notif received (AUG-08-2007), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JUL-2012 and SEP-2012, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-12-2012), St Compliance achieved (DEC-17-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAY-08-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-12-2012), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAY-08-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-12-2012), St Public Notif requested (DEC-12-2012), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2013), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (MAY-08-2014), St Public Notif received (MAY-22-2014)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2009 and MAR-2009, Contaminant: Chlorine. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAY-14-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-28-2009)
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 86 regular monitoring violations
FOREST GREEN COURT MOBILE HOME PARK (Address: 29 KNAPP STREET , Serves MD, Population served: 212, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
BLUE STONE ACRES MHP (Serves NY, Population served: 180, Groundwater under infl of surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-01-2007), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-01-2007), St Compliance achieved (DEC-18-2007)
  • MCL, Average - Between JUL-2007 and SEP-2007, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-01-2007), St Formal NOV issued (OCT-01-2007), St Compliance achieved (DEC-18-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-05-2013), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-05-2013), St Compliance achieved (FEB-19-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-05-2013), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-05-2013), St Compliance achieved (FEB-19-2013)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-13-2012), St Public Notif requested (APR-01-2012), St Formal NOV issued (APR-01-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (MAR-13-2012), St Public Notif requested (APR-01-2012), St Formal NOV issued (APR-01-2012)
  • Follow-up Or Routine LCR Tap M/R - In JAN-01-2006, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-01-2006), St Formal NOV issued (JAN-01-2006), St Compliance achieved (AUG-07-2006)
  • 5 regular monitoring violations
CANDLE HILL MHP (NORTH) (Population served: 138, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
CANDLE HILL MHP (SOUTH) (Population served: 95, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2006, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-15-2006), St Public Notif received (DEC-08-2006), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2007)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
NORTHSTONE GARDENS (Population served: 79, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2013, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-09-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-09-2013), St Compliance achieved (JUL-31-2013), St Public Notif received (AUG-01-2013)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between OCT-2012 and DEC-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (DEC-12-2012), St Public Notif requested (DEC-28-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-28-2012), St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2012)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In DEC-25-2012, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-11-2013), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-11-2013), St Public Notif received (APR-19-2013), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2013)
  • Monitoring, Source Water (GWR) - In AUG-05-2010, Contaminant: E. COLI. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-30-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-30-2010), St Compliance achieved (SEP-30-2012), St Public Notif received (OCT-02-2013)
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - Between OCT-2009 and DEC-2009, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-31-2009), St Public Notif requested (MAR-09-2010), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAR-09-2010), St Public Notif received (MAR-12-2013)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
ADAMS CROSSING MOBILE HOME PARK (Serves NY, Population served: 70, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 5 regular monitoring violations

Drinking water stations with addresses in Stamford that have no violations reported:

  • BETHANY MOBILE HOME PARK (Population served: 138, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • BOYD COMMUNITY (Serves NY, Population served: 100, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
Average household size:
This city:

2.6 people
Connecticut:

2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

63.4%
Whole state:

66.3%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

5.5%
Whole state:

6.6%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.4% of all households

People in group quarters in Stamford in 2010:

  • 653 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 166 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 157 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 145 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 82 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 54 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 14 people in college/university student housing
  • 9 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)

People in group quarters in Stamford in 2000:

  • 818 people in nursing homes
  • 380 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 129 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 105 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 93 people in other group homes
  • 71 people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the intellectually disabled
  • 64 people in religious group quarters
  • 47 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 23 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 21 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 2 people in unknown juvenile institutions

Banks with most branches in Stamford (2011 data):

  • People's United Bank: 9 branches. Info updated 2012/02/16: Bank assets: $27,319.3 mil, Deposits: $20,835.4 mil, headquarters in Bridgeport, CT, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 374 total offices
  • Bank of America, National Association: 9 branches. Info updated 2009/11/18: Bank assets: $1,451,969.3 mil, Deposits: $1,077,176.8 mil, headquarters in Charlotte, NC, positive income, 5782 total offices, Holding Company: Bank Of America Corporation
  • First County Bank: 8 branches. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $1,319.1 mil, Deposits: $966.5 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Mortgage Lending Specialization, 15 total offices
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: Glenbrook Branch, Ridgeway Branch, Elm Street Branch, Stamford Executive Branch, High Ridge Branch. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • First Niagara Bank, National Association: Summer Street Branch, Springdale Branch, High Ridge Branch. Info updated 2011/06/09: Bank assets: $32,750.6 mil, Deposits: $19,595.4 mil, headquarters in Buffalo, NY, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 351 total offices, Holding Company: First Niagara Financial Group, Inc.
  • JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association: High Ridge Road Branch, Ridgeway Plaza Branch, Prospect Street Branch. Info updated 2011/11/10: Bank assets: $1,811,678.0 mil, Deposits: $1,190,738.0 mil, headquarters in Columbus, OH, positive income, International Specialization, 5577 total offices, Holding Company: Jpmorgan Chase & Co.
  • RBS Citizens, National Association: Washington Boulevard Branch at 600 Washington Boulevard, branch established on 2009/05/11; 1 Atlantic Street Branch at 1 Atlantic Street, branch established on 2010/05/24. Info updated 2007/09/19: Bank assets: $106,940.6 mil, Deposits: $75,690.2 mil, headquarters in Providence, RI, positive income, 1135 total offices, Holding Company: Uk Financial Investments Limited
  • Patriot National Bank: at 900 Bedford Street, branch established on 1994/08/31; High Ridge Branch at 838 High Ridge Road, branch established on 2003/06/16. Info updated 2007/08/28: Bank assets: $665.5 mil, Deposits: $548.0 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 15 total offices, Holding Company: Pnbk Sponsor Llc
  • Citibank, National Association: Stamford Branch at 999 High Ridge Road, branch established on 1994/03/07; Downtown Stamford Branch at 15 Broad Street, branch established on 2006/03/28. Info updated 2012/01/10: Bank assets: $1,288,658.0 mil, Deposits: $882,541.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, International Specialization, 1048 total offices, Holding Company: Citigroup Inc.
  • 10 other banks with 10 local branches

For population 15 years and over in Stamford:

Marital status in Stamford, CT
  • Never married: 39.3%
  • Now married: 45.1%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 5.5%
  • Divorced: 8.7%

For population 25 years and over in Stamford:

  • High school or higher: 88.8%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 50.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 20.7%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 20.3 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2021
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2021
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

14.4
Connecticut average:

12.7

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2021
Means of transportation to work in 2021 - Stamford
Presidential Elections Results

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Neighborhoods in Stamford:

(Stamford, Connecticut Neighborhood Map)

Religion statistics for Stamford, CT (based on Fairfield County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic404,34194
Mainline Protestant82,604175
Evangelical Protestant46,888242
Other32,50195
Orthodox9,21521
Black Protestant4,14427
None337,136-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 223
Fairfield County:

2.50 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

2.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 5
Fairfield County:

0.06 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.07 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 76
This county:

0.85 / 10,000 pop.
Connecticut:

1.02 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 151
This county:

1.70 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.27 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 861
Fairfield County:

9.67 / 10,000 pop.
State:

9.19 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

6.5%
Connecticut:

7.3%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

17.9%
Connecticut:

21.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Fairfield County:

17.2%
Connecticut:

15.8%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

51.1%
Connecticut:

50.0%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

50.0%
Connecticut:

47.5%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.3
Connecticut:

28.7

People feeling badly about themselves:
Stamford:

19.5%
State:

20.9%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

10.2%
Connecticut:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

33.0%
Connecticut:

34.2%

General health condition:
This city:

57.9%
Connecticut:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
Stamford:

80.8%
Connecticut:

78.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Stamford, CT Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2019)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Elementary and Secondary - Instruction 2,047$14,481,621$84,895281$410,188
Elementary and Secondary - Other Total 316$1,964,450$74,599126$252,759
Police Protection - Officers 264$1,937,682$88,0760$0
Firefighters 257$1,890,628$88,2780$0
Financial Administration 73$592,060$97,3250$0
Other Government Administration 38$371,691$117,3760$0
Police - Other 38$96,958$30,61892$33,045
Fire - Other 31$217,009$84,0030$0
Judicial and Legal 11$126,122$137,5880$0
Housing and Community Development (Local) 2$12,568$75,4081$1,534
Totals for Government 3,077$21,690,790$84,592500$697,526

Stamford government finances - Expenditure in 2020 (per resident):

  • Construction - Elementary and Secondary Education: $13,707,000 ($100.56)
  • Current Operations - Elementary and Secondary Education: $314,253,000 ($2305.45)
    Local Fire Protection: $41,389,000 ($303.64)
    Police Protection: $40,500,000 ($297.12)
    Sewerage: $14,463,000 ($106.10)
    Housing and Community Development: $13,066,000 ($95.86)
    Solid Waste Management: $11,611,000 ($85.18)
    Regular Highways: $10,289,000 ($75.48)
    Financial Administration: $7,737,000 ($56.76)
    General Public Buildings: $7,568,000 ($55.52)
    Central Staff Services: $4,951,000 ($36.32)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $4,565,000 ($33.49)
    Parking Facilities: $4,315,000 ($31.66)
    Parks and Recreation: $3,877,000 ($28.44)
    Health - Other: $3,101,000 ($22.75)
    General - Other: $2,722,000 ($19.97)
    Protective Inspection and Regulation - Other: $1,304,000 ($9.57)
    Public Welfare - Other: $381,000 ($2.80)
    Natural Resources - Other: $325,000 ($2.38)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $19,709,000 ($144.59)
  • Intergovernmental to Local - Other - Elementary and Secondary Education: $4,279,000 ($31.39)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Elementary and Secondary Education: $2,656,000 ($19.49)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $195,929,000 ($1437.39)

Stamford government finances - Revenue in 2020 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $29,640,000 ($217.45)
    Parking Facilities: $6,424,000 ($47.13)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Lunch: $1,135,000 ($8.33)
    Elementary and Secondary Education School Tuition and Transportation: $218,000 ($1.60)
    Elementary and Secondary Education - Other: $82,000 ($0.60)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Education: $323,000 ($2.37)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Education: $181,000 ($1.33)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $6,536,000 ($47.95)
    Fines and Forfeits: $2,106,000 ($15.45)
    Interest Earnings: $1,528,000 ($11.21)
    Rents: $1,146,000 ($8.41)
  • State Intergovernmental - Education: $57,851,000 ($424.41)
    Other: $5,976,000 ($43.84)
    General Local Government Support: $2,887,000 ($21.18)
    Housing and Community Development: $1,096,000 ($8.04)
    Health and Hospitals: $284,000 ($2.08)
  • Tax - Property: $551,101,000 ($4043.03)
    Other License: $17,514,000 ($128.49)
    Documentary and Stock Transfer: $4,649,000 ($34.11)
    Public Utility License: $1,939,000 ($14.23)
    Occupation and Business License - Other: $1,938,000 ($14.22)
    Amusements License: $1,398,000 ($10.26)

Stamford government finances - Debt in 2020 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $564,870,000 ($4144.04)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $552,357,000 ($4052.24)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $110,254,000 ($808.85)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $97,741,000 ($717.05)

Stamford government finances - Cash and Securities in 2020 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $73,789,000 ($541.34)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $97,925,000 ($718.40)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $29,119,000 ($213.62)

5.92% of this county's 2021 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2020 ($194,373 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.92%
Connecticut average:

5.79%

0.01% of residents moved from foreign countries ($50 average AGI)
Fairfield County:

0.01%
Connecticut average:

0.02%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2020 and 2021:
from Westchester County, NY  0.86% ($172,203 average AGI)
from New York County, NY  0.83% ($462,237)
from New Haven County, CT  0.67% ($72,877)


6.13% of this county's 2020 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2021 ($174,109 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.13%
Connecticut average:

5.82%

0.01% of residents moved to foreign countries ($428 average AGI)
Fairfield County:

0.01%
Connecticut average:

0.02%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2020 and 2021:
to New Haven County, CT  1.26% ($66,461 average AGI)
to New York County, NY  0.33% ($233,771)
to Westchester County, NY  0.26% ($170,135)
Businesses in Stamford, CT
NameCountNameCount
A&P1IHOP1
ALDO1J.Crew1
AT&T2Jones New York2
Abercrombie & Fitch1Journeys1
Abercrombie Kids1Justice1
Advance Auto Parts1KFC1
Aeropostale1LA Fitness1
Aerosoles1La Quinta1
American Eagle Outfitters1LensCrafters1
Ann Taylor1Macy's1
Apple Store1Marriott1
AutoZone1Marshalls1
Bakers1MasterBrand Cabinets1
Banana Republic1Mazda1
Barnes & Noble1McDonald's2
Bath & Body Works1Men's Wearhouse1
Bebe1Motherhood Maternity1
Bed Bath & Beyond1New Balance5
Blockbuster2Nike15
Brooks Brothers1Old Navy1
Brookstone1Panda Express1
Budget Car Rental1Payless2
Buffalo Wild Wings1Penske1
Burger King1PetSmart1
Burlington Coat Factory1Pottery Barn1
CVS5RadioShack3
Cache1Rite Aid1
Charlotte Russe1SAS Shoes1
Cinnabon 1Saks Fifth Avenue1
Clarks1Sears1
Cold Stone Creamery1Sheraton1
DHL2Sprint Nextel2
Dairy Queen1Staples1
Domino's Pizza2Starbucks6
DressBarn1Stop & Shop2
Dressbarn1Subaru1
Dunkin Donuts10Subway10
Ethan Allen1Super 81
Express1Taco Bell1
FedEx36Talbots1
Firestone Complete Auto Care1Target1
Foot Locker1The Athlete's Foot1
Ford1The Limited1
Forever 211The Room Place1
GNC1Toyota1
GameStop2True Value2
Gap1U-Haul4
Goodwill1UPS35
Gymboree1Vans1
H&M1Verizon Wireless3
H&R Block2Victoria's Secret1
Haworth1Volkswagen1
Hilton2Walgreens2
Holiday Inn1YMCA1
Hyundai1

Strongest AM radio stations in Stamford:

  • WFAN (660 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBS (880 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSTC (1400 AM; 1 kW; STAMFORD, CT; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WGSM (740 AM; 25 kW; HUNTINGTON, NY; Owner: K RADIO LICENSEE, INC.)
  • WABC (770 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WABC-AM RADIO, INC.)
  • WMCA (570 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: SALEM MEDIA OF NEW YORK, LLC)
  • WOR (710 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BUCKLEY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBBR (1130 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: BLOOMBERG COMMUNICATIONS INC.)
  • WEPN (1050 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK AM RADIO, LLC)
  • WINS (1010 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WADO (1280 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WADO-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WQEW (1560 AM; 50 kW; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: THE NEW YORK TIMES ELECTRONIC MEDIA COMPANY)
  • WVIP (1310 AM; 5 kW; MT. KISCO, NY; Owner: RADIO VISION CRISTIANA MANAGEMENT)

Strongest FM radio stations in Stamford:

  • WEDW-FM (88.5 FM; STAMFORD, CT; Owner: CONNECTICUT PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WKHL (96.7 FM; STAMFORD, CT; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • W276AV (103.1 FM; STAMFORD, CT; Owner: GERARD A. TURRO)
  • W211AI (90.1 FM; STAMFORD, CT; Owner: SACRED HEART UNIVERSITY, INC.)
  • WEFX (95.9 FM; NORWALK, CT; Owner: COX RADIO, INC.)
  • WPLJ (95.5 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WPLJ-FM RADIO, INC.)
  • WFAF (106.3 FM; MOUNT KISCO, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WXPK (107.1 FM; BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY; Owner: NASSAU BROADCASTING HOLDINGS, INC.)
  • WFAS-FM (103.9 FM; WHITE PLAINS, NY; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WKCR-FM (89.9 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: TRUSTEES OF COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY IN NEW YORK)
  • WKTU (103.5 FM; LAKE SUCCESS, NY; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, LLC)
  • WQCD (101.9 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WAXQ (104.3 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: AMFM NEW YORK LICENSES, LLC)
  • WHTZ (100.3 FM; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WWPR-FM (105.1 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: AMFM RADIO LICENSES, L.L.C.)
  • WARY (88.1 FM; VALHALLA, NY; Owner: WESTCHESTER COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WCAA (105.9 FM; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: WADO-AM LICENSE CORP. ("WADO"))
  • WBAI (99.5 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: PACIFICA FOUNDATION, INC.)
  • WBLS (107.5 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: ICBC BROADCAST HOLDINGS-NY, INC.)
  • WLTW (106.7 FM; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: AMFM NEW YORK LICENSES, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Stamford:

  • W27CD (Channel 27; STAMFORD, CT; Owner: WLNY-TV, INC.)
  • W17CD (Channel 17; STAMFORD, CT; Owner: it COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WNYW (Channel 5; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WCBS-TV (Channel 2; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: CBS BROADCASTING INC.)
  • WABC-TV (Channel 7; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: AMERICAN BROADCASTING COMPANIES, INC)
  • WPIX (Channel 11; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WPIX, INC.)
  • WWOR-TV (Channel 9; SECAUCUS, NJ; Owner: FOX TELEVISION STATIONS, INC.)
  • WNJU (Channel 47; LINDEN, NJ; Owner: WNJU LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WXNY-LP (Channel 32; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: ISLAND BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WFUT (Channel 68; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: UNIVISION NEW YORK LLC)
  • WPXN-TV (Channel 31; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LICENSE COMPANY, LLC)
  • WNYE-TV (Channel 25; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NEW YORK CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION)
  • WNBC (Channel 4; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: NATIONAL BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WNET (Channel 13; NEWARK, NJ; Owner: EDUCATIONAL BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WXTV (Channel 41; PATERSON, NJ; Owner: WXTV LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • W68DN (Channel 68; CHERRY HILL, ETC., NJ; Owner: MARCIA COHEN)
  • W38CL (Channel 38; BRONX, NY; Owner: RENARD COMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WKOB-LP (Channel 53; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: WKOB COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • WEBR-CA (Channel 17; MANHATTAN, NY; Owner: K LICENSEE INC.)
  • WRNN-LP (Channel 57; NYACK, NY; Owner: LP NYACK LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • W60AI (Channel 60; NEW YORK, NY; Owner: VENTANA TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WPXO-LP (Channel 34; EAST ORANGE, NJ; Owner: PAXSON COMMUNICATIONS LPTV, INC.)
  • WFME-TV (Channel 66; WEST MILFORD, NJ; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WTIC-TV (Channel 61; HARTFORD, CT; Owner: TRIBUNE TELEVISION COMPANY)
  • WTBY (Channel 54; POUGHKEEPSIE, NY; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING OF NEW YORK, INC.)

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipient born in Stamford: George Rose.

Fatal accident count
See more detailed statistics of Stamford fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 70Number of bridges
  • 761ft / 232mTotal length
  • $49,540,000Total costs
  • 2,650,842Total average daily traffic
  • 222,925Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Stamford, CT - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21900-1909
  • 11910-1919
  • 171930-1939
  • 31940-1949
  • 211950-1959
  • 121960-1969
  • 41970-1979
  • 21980-1989
  • 21990-1999
  • 32000-2009
  • 32010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Stamford, CT
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 1 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Stamford)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 76 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 2 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Stamford, CT)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 71 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 82 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 28 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 13 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 340 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Stamford)

FAA Registered Aircraft: 46 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft in Stamford)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 25 full tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED161$359,609698$376,8212,559$355,23485$256,2826$11,219,167138$282,826
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED18$359,27878$476,282238$339,22719$124,4212$664,00012$350,167
APPLICATIONS DENIED43$353,023141$340,766953$380,77561$200,5081$700,00088$321,261
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN40$364,675118$375,161531$350,30713$224,0004$12,312,75042$305,595
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS7$360,14343$358,814160$366,7008$269,3750$014$293,286
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed mortgage data for all 25 tracts in Stamford, CT

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 23 full tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED75$326,80018$358,833
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED26$311,73117$330,118
APPLICATIONS DENIED32$377,5637$295,000
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN4$293,2503$286,333
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS6$361,6670$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Stamford, CT
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Stamford, CT - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year Based on the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 497. The highest number of reported fires - 715 took place in 2007, and the least - 228 in 2017. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Stamford, CT When looking into fire subcategories, the most reports belonged to: Structure Fires (60.4%), and Outside Fires (26.3%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Stamford, CT
    • 5,10860.4%Structure Fires
    • 2,22026.3%Outside Fires
    • 91110.8%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 2152.5%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Stamford, CT

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Stamford, Connecticut:

  • Hilton Stamford & Executive Meeting Center, 1 First Stamford Pl, Stamford, Connecticut 06902 , Phone: (203) 967-2222, Fax: (203) 967-0621
  • STAMFORD MARRIOTT HOTEL & SPA, 243 Tresser Blvd, Stamford, Connecticut 06901 , Phone: (203) 357-9555, Fax: (203) 358-0157
  • Crowne Plaza Stamford, 2701 Summer St, Stamford, Connecticut 06905 , Phone: (203) 359-1300, Fax: (203) 359-6474
  • The Sheraton Stamford, 700 E Main St, Stamford, Connecticut 06901 , Phone: (203) 358-8400
  • La Quinta Inn & Suites, 135 Harvard Ave, Stamford, Connecticut 06902 , Phone: (203) 357-7100, Fax: (203) 358-9332
  • Courtyard By Marriott Stamford Downtown, 275 Summer St, Stamford, Connecticut 06901 , Phone: (203) 358-8822
  • Hampton Inn & Suites, 26 Ml River St, Stamford, Connecticut 06902 , Phone: (203) 353-9855, Fax: (203) 353-1927
  • Holiday Inn Express, 2703 Summer St, Stamford, Connecticut 06905 , Phone: (203) 978-5600, Fax: (203) 978-5601
All 8 fire-safe hotels and motels in Stamford, Connecticut
Most common first names in Stamford, CT among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary1,01380.9 years
John95874.5 years
Joseph69775.9 years
William57473.6 years
James44972.3 years
Helen43780.3 years
Margaret41581.6 years
Anna40583.1 years
Frank40576.5 years
Robert34871.2 years
Most common last names in Stamford, CT among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Smith19176.0 years
Brown13876.1 years
Williams10972.5 years
Johnson10176.9 years
Davis9970.4 years
Miller8977.2 years
Jones7070.6 years
White6174.9 years
Anderson5976.5 years
Murphy5976.3 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Stamford, CT
  • 41.8%Utility gas
  • 33.8%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 18.8%Electricity
  • 4.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.1%Other fuel
  • 0.2%Solar energy
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Stamford, CT
  • 41.5%Utility gas
  • 38.6%Electricity
  • 9.2%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 7.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 2.1%No fuel used
  • 0.8%Other fuel


Stamford compared to Connecticut state average:

  • Median house value above state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Stamford, CT compared to other similar cities:

Stamford on our top lists:

  • #1 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest racial income disparity between any two races with at least 2,000 householders"
  • #6 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the biggest property tax revenues per resident (population 10,000+)"
  • #10 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest cost per building permit(population 50,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: finance and insurance (population 50,000+)"
  • #20 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: administrative and support and waste management services (population 50,000+)"
  • #28 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest racial income disparity between any two races with at least 200 householders"
  • #33 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the smallest city-data.com crime index per police officer (population 50,000+)"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: healthcare support occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: legal occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: legal occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest number of burglaries per 100,000 residents (population 50,000+)"
  • #44 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: construction and extraction occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #47 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #48 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in occupations: building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (population 50,000+)"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the smallest humidity differences during a year (population 50,000+)"
  • #56 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the smallest differences between morning and afternoon humidity (population 50,000+)"
  • #59 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in industries: administrative and support and waste management services (population 50,000+)"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the most residents born in Guatemala (population 500+)"
  • #60 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the biggest local government total salary and wages expenses per resident (population 10,000+)"
  • #64 on the list of "Top 100 cities with highest percentage of foreign-born residents (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #33 (06903) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers using charity contributions deductions in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #44 (06903) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers reporting taxable interest in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #56 (06907) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Greek first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #77 (06903) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers reporting net capital gain/loss in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #97 (06903) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest 2012 average reported profit/loss from business (pop 5,000+)"
  • #98 (06903) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the highest average reported salary/wage in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #14 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Orthodox congregations"
  • #18 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the best general health status score of residents (1-5), 3 years of data"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic congregations"
  • #21 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the most Catholic adherents"
  • #22 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
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