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Stamford, CT

A town of about 137,144 people in Fairfield County, part of the Bridgeport area. Resident comments and photos are about Stamford; job numbers cover the wider area.

Everyday life
Shops, cafes, and daily routines
Hobbies & activities
Trails, parks, and pastimes
Nearby scenery
Lakes, overlooks, and drives

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Around Stamford

Blachley Rd Sports Group
Blachley Rd Sports Group · Photo: John9474, CC BY-SA 4.0
Bendel Pond
First Presbyterian Church Interior
First Presbyterian Church Interior · Photo: John9474, CC BY-SA 4.0
Old Town Hall Stamford
Old Town Hall Stamford · Photo: John9474, CC BY-SA 4.0
Shippan Landing Stamford Connecticut Skyline Aerial
Shippan Landing Stamford Connecticut Skyline Aerial · Photo: John9474, CC BY-SA 4.0
Stamford, CT
Stamford, CT · Photo: Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
Stamford City Sign
Stamford City Sign · Photo: AbhiSuryawanshi, CC BY 4.0
Stamford Harbor Point Marina
Stamford Harbor Point Marina · Photo: John9474, CC BY-SA 4.0
Stamford Transportation Center Metro North Train
Stamford Transportation Center Metro North Train · Photo: John9474, CC BY-SA 4.0
HQ Entrance
HQ Entrance · Photo: AbhiSuryawanshi, CC BY 4.0
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Where it is
Stamford
Stamford in Connecticut
Connecticut in the U.S.
State outlines: U.S. Census Bureau.

What's nearby

Within 5 miles of Stamford's center.

18
grocery stores
91
restaurants
17
coffee shops
90
parks
96
playgrounds
15
libraries
3
movie theaters
3
live theaters
9
museums
15
bookstores
9
gyms
10
bars
6
pharmacies
1
hospital

Counts from OpenStreetMap, a volunteer map, so small or new places can be missing. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

What rent costs

Of about 27,714 rented homes in Stamford, 40% rent for under $2,000 a month and 81% for under $3,000.

Under $1,000: 11%
$1,000 to $1,499: 11%
$1,500 to $1,999: 18%
$2,000 to $2,499: 24%
$2,500 to $2,999: 17%
$3,000 or more: 19%

Census American Community Survey 2019 to 2023 (table B25063). Gross rent includes utilities the renter pays. Today's asking rents for open apartments usually run higher.

What moving costs

Hiring movers

Average cost: $1,946

From a 2025 survey of 1,000 people who hired movers. This Old House. Your quote depends on your stuff, stairs and the time of year.

Moving in as a renter

The middle rented home in Stamford rents for $2,000 to $2,499 a month. First month plus a one-month deposit comes to about $4,000 to $4,998 before you get the keys.

Estimate from Census rent data (2019 to 2023, rent plus tenant-paid utilities). Deposits and fees vary by landlord and state law.

The facts behind it
Typical home value
$693,466
What a typical home sells for across the Bridgeport area.
Source: Zillow Home Value Index, August 2026
Cost of living
About 7% above the U.S. average
Everyday prices (rent, groceries, services) run about $107 here for what costs $100 nationally.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis price index 106.9 (U.S. = 100), 2024
Drive to the nearest big job hub
About 28 min at rush hour
To downtown Bridgeport, CT, 22 miles. About 27 min with no traffic.
Source: Google traffic estimate for a weekday morning around 8am
Average commute
31 minutes one way
How long residents' trips to work take on average, counting every job and way of getting there. U.S. average: about 27 minutes.
Source: U.S. Census (American Community Survey), 2023
Data centers nearby
2 within 15 miles
The nearest is about 2.9 miles from the town center. The largest is about 78,000 sq ft.
Source: PNNL IM3 Data Center Atlas, from OpenStreetMap (ODbL), loaded July 2026
Homeowners insurance
About $1,905 a year
The statewide average for a typical policy in CT. Your own quote will depend on the home.
Source: Statewide estimate, 2026
State income tax
Graduated, up to 6.99%
CT's state income tax. Some cities and counties add their own.
Source: 2026

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