City Intelligence

Stamford, CT

What it costs, how it lives, and what to check before you buy in Stamford. Sourced from U.S. Census, HUD, NCES, FEMA, and FCC — aggregated across the whole city, not just one neighborhood.

Livability Score

79/ 100

Solid overall with category-specific trade-offs.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB-
EnvironmentA
WeatherA+

Population

82,837

Median Home

$479K

Median Income

$84K

Zip Codes Covered

2

With a population of 82,837, Stamford is a mid-sized CT city. Median household income is $84K with homes valued around $479K. The city scores highest in weather (A+).

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Market Snapshot

Key housing and market metrics for Stamford, CT. Use these numbers as a starting point, then dig into specific neighborhoods.

Median Home Value

$479K

Vacancy Rate

9.0%

Owner-Occupied

25%

ZIP Code Breakdown

Area stats for ZIP codes in Stamford, sorted by population. Run a Real Report Card on a specific address for property-level detail.

06902

Area Stats

Pop: 73,238

Home Value: $482K

06901

Area Stats

Pop: 9,599

Home Value: $453K

Stamford Area Map

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Schools Near Stamford

Schools in and around Stamford, organized by type. School assignments vary by address — always confirm with the district directly.

Elementary Schools (4)

Hindley Elementary School

Holmes Elementary School

Ox Ridge Elementary School

Royle Elementary School

Middle Schools (12)

Central Middle School

Cloonan School

Cos Cob School

Eastern Middle School

Hart School

International School At Dundee

Middlesex Middle School

North Mianus School

Old Greenwich School

Riverside School

Stamford Charter School for Excellence

Toquam Magnet School

High Schools (4)

Darien High School

Greenwich High School

J. M. Wright Technical High School

New Canaan High School

Private Schools (12)

CARDINAL KUNG ACADEMY

CATHOLIC ACADEMY OF STAMFORD

FUSION ACADEMY - GREENWICH

LINKS ACADEMY

MATER SALVATORIS COLLEGE PREPARATORY SCHOOL

OUR LADY OF GRACE NURSERY SCHOOL & KINDERGARTEN

THE CHILDREN'S SCHOOL

THE GREENWICH JAPANESE SCHOOL

THE MEAD SCHOOL

THE PINNACLE SCHOOL

THE SPIRE SCHOOL

WATERSIDE SCHOOL

Livability Grades

How Stamford stacks up across six key categories.

Cost of LivingB-
Housing MarketB-
EnvironmentA
WeatherA+
AmenitiesA+

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Data sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, FEMA, EPA, NCES, NREL, HUD, FCC, NOAA, EIA, OpenStreetMap. Data represents the 2 most populated zip codes for Stamford and may not reflect all neighborhoods. Market conditions change frequently; this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute real estate advice. Last updated on a rolling basis.