Stamford
- City in Connecticut
City
Stamford
- grade A minusOverall Grade
- City in Connecticut
- Rating 4.03 out of 5 216 reviews
Report Card
- Public Schoolsgrade B
- Crime & Safetygrade C+
- Housinggrade D+
- Nightlifegrade A+
- Good for Familiesgrade B+
- Diversitygrade A+
- Jobsgrade C+
- Weathergrade C+
- Cost of Livinggrade C minus
- Health & Fitnessgrade A
- Outdoor Activitiesgrade A+
- Commutegrade A minus
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Real Estate
Median Home Value
$584,700
National
$281,900Median Rent
$2,129
National
$1,268Area Feel
Urban Suburban Mix
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Stamford Rankings
Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.
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Top Public Schools Serving Stamford
- grade A+
Center for Global Studies
- Rating 4.48 out of 5 27 reviews
- grade A+
International School at Dundee
- grade A+
North Mianus School
- Rating 4.25 out of 5 4 reviews
- grade A+
Eastern Middle School
- Rating 2.83 out of 5 6 reviews
- grade A
The Academy of Information Technology & Engineering
- Rating 3.94 out of 5 283 reviews
Crime & Safety
Crime & Safety
grade C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Assault119.8national 282.7
- Murder1.5national 6.1
- Rape17.5national 40.7
- Robbery54national 135.5
Property Crimes
- Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
- Burglary105.2national 500.1
- Theft938.4national 2,042.8
- Motor Vehicle Theft125.6national 284
Residents
Working in Stamford
Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$100,718
National
$75,149Similar Places
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Stamford Reviews
Rating 4.03 out of 5 216 reviews
Stamford offers a good blend of urban excitement and suburban comfort, with a vibrant downtown, nice restaurants, and cultural attractions. The city feels welcoming and safe, with efficient public transportation and a strong community spirit. While the cost of living is high and more affordable dining options would be welcome, the overall experience is pretty positive. Stamford is a nice place to live, providing numerous opportunities for personal and professional growth.
Stamford is a very calm place, I have lived in the Downtown Area for almost all my life, now I live up north, yes it was very busy downtown but it is safe, no need to worry about being in danger.
I have been a resident of Stamford Connecticut my entire life. Living here I have created memories with a special community. Through community events like sports, through its schools, and many other things. The nightlife and restaurant scene is so great that people from surrounding towns come to enjoy things in Stamford.