Downtown Stamford sign in front of the red-brick UConn Stamford building.

Stamford

41.0528° N, 73.5395° W

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Overview for Stamford, CT

135,806 people live in Stamford, where the median age is 38.2 and the average individual income is $64,382. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

135,806

Total Population

38.2 years

Median Age

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

$64,382

Average individual Income

Around Stamford, CT

There's plenty to do around Stamford, including shopping, dining, nightlife, parks, and more. Data provided by Walk Score and Yelp.

74
Very Walkable
Walking Score
37
Somewhat Bikeable
Bike Score
39
Some Transit
Transit Score

Points of Interest

Explore popular things to do in the area, including Uncorked, Nourish’d, and Coalhouse Pizza.

Name Category Distance Reviews
Ratings by Yelp
Dining 0.18 miles 2 reviews 5/5 stars
Dining 0.27 miles 3 reviews 4.7/5 stars
Dining · $$ 0.27 miles 599 reviews 3.5/5 stars
Dining · $ 0.31 miles 26 reviews 1.7/5 stars
Dining · $$ 0.41 miles 156 reviews 3.3/5 stars
Dining 0.8 miles 5 reviews 4.2/5 stars

Demographics and Employment Data for Stamford, CT

Stamford has 54,165 households, with an average household size of 2.48. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. Here’s what the people living in Stamford do for work — and how long it takes them to get there. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau. 135,806 people call Stamford home. The population density is 3,609 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

135,806

Total Population

High

Population Density Population Density This is the number of people per square mile in a neighborhood.

38.2 years

Median Age

49 / 51%

Men vs Women

Population by Age Group

0-9:

0-9 Years

10-17:

10-17 Years

18-24:

18-24 Years

25-64:

25-64 Years

65-74:

65-74 Years

75+:

75+ Years

Education Level

  • Less Than 9th Grade
  • High School Degree
  • Associate Degree
  • Bachelor Degree
  • Graduate Degree
54,165

Total Households

2.48

Average Household Size

$64,382

Average individual Income

Households with Children

With Children:

Without Children:

Marital Status

Married
Single
Divorced
Separated

Blue vs White Collar Workers

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Commute Time

0 to 14 Minutes
15 to 29 Minutes
30 to 59 Minutes
60+ Minutes

Schools in Stamford, CT

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The following schools are within or nearby Stamford. The rating and statistics can serve as a starting point to make baseline comparisons on the right schools for your family. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.
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Neighborhood Gallery

Ferguson Library entrance in Stamford, framed by leafy trees and a colorful painted crosswalk.
Stamford’s brick Avon Theatre stands beside storefronts and outdoor dining at a street crossing.
Downtown Stamford sidewalk beside The Ferguson Library, shaded by trees and lined with storefronts and bicycle racks.
The Palace Theatre in Stamford, with a glass façade, entrance marquee, and show posters in the windows.
Downtown Stamford sidewalk with outdoor dining, red umbrellas, and a blue storefront.
Downtown Stamford sidewalk dining beneath leafy trees, with busy restaurant patios and storefronts.
Stamford waterfront marina with boats, harborfront buildings, and steps leading down to the water.
Stamford marina with rows of boats and waterfront apartment buildings.
Stamford waterfront marina with a water taxi landing, boats, and a paved walkway.
Stamford waterfront boardwalk beside modern apartments and a marina.
Modern glass office buildings surrounding a brick plaza with trees and parked cars.
Stamford waterfront promenade with marina sailboats, modern buildings, and a broad boardwalk.
Stamford waterfront promenade with an arched swing overlooking the marina
Stamford waterfront promenade beside glass office buildings, flower beds, and a marina.
Stamford waterfront plaza with a glass office building, harbor, and sailboat mast.
Commons Park entrance beneath the Harbor Point arch, with landscaped paths and residential towers.
Stamford plaza with a fountain, blue tables, lawn, and high-rise apartments.
Downtown Stamford plaza with a seated statue, Veterans Memorial Park sign, and clock-tower building.
Downtown Stamford street with storefronts, outdoor dining, a colorful piano, and an American flag.
Downtown Stamford plaza with outdoor dining, storefronts, and a sculpture of two people and a dog.
Aerial view of downtown Stamford office towers, with the Long Island Sound on the horizon.
Stamford waterfront high-rises beside a marina, viewed from above on a clear day.
Stamford waterfront with high-rise buildings, a marina, and boats along the harbor.
Stamford waterfront with high-rise condos, a promenade, and boats moored in the marina.
Aerial view of Stamford’s waterfront high-rises, harbor, and marinas.
Aerial view of downtown Stamford with glass towers and a clock-tower civic building.
Stamford Museum & Nature Center sign beside a stone wall and timbered building
Riverside park with a bench beside the water, shaded path, and pavilion in warm sunlight.
Wooded pond with a shore-side bench and canoe in warm evening sunlight.
Downtown Stamford sign in front of the red-brick UConn Stamford building.

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