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Thinking About The Stamford, CT Area?

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.

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Livability Score

80/ 100

Strong across most livability factors.

Cost of LivingB-

Housing MarketB-

EnvironmentA

WeatherA+

Population

82,837

Median Home

$479K

Median Income

$84K

Zip Codes Covered

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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Nearby Areas

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Greenwich Area

Home: $1.7M5 mi away

Trumbull Area

Home: $470K22 mi away

Milford Area

Home: $376K27 mi away

New Haven Area

Home: $267K35 mi away

Hamden Area

Home: $291K41 mi away

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.