Stamford, CT

With about 135,806 residents, Stamford is one of Connecticut's notable places. Stamford was founded in 1641 and sits in Western Connecticut Planning Region. The median age is 38.2 and the median household income is $107,474. Homes carry a median value of $614,300, and about 48% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (42.5%). Around 52% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 28 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Stamford has 23 public schools — 14 elementary, 5 middle, 4 high.

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Stamford Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Stamford.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Flood, wildfire, tornado, earthquake and other hazard risk for Stamford's county.

Data source being added: FEMA National Risk Index (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Stamford was founded in 1641 and sits in Western Connecticut Planning Region. Elevation ~7 m.