7 Best Places to Live in Connecticut
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Median Age
39 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 17% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
16%
Stamford, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,787
Population
138,673
Renter Mix
54% Rent
A stone’s throw from the Big Apple, Stamford offers quiet living with culture to spare
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Located 34 miles from New York City, Stamford, Connecticut combines big-city amenities with New England coastal charm. The rental market remains strong, with average rents ranging from $2,192 for studios to $6,320 for four-bedroom units, showing year-over-year increases between 1.8% and 5.8%.
Downtown Stamford features modern high-rise communities and renovated industrial spaces near restaurants, shops, and entertainment. The South End neighborhood, including Harbor Point, offers waterfront living with easy access to dining and recreation. North Stamford provides tree-lined streets and larger lots, while Shippan Point presents waterfront properties overlooking Long Island Sound. Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy the 118-acre Stamford Museum and Nature Center and Mill River Park, which offers walking trails and seasonal events.
As the largest financial district in the New York metropolitan region outside Manhattan, Stamford is home to several Fortune 500 companies. The city's rich heritage, dating to 1641, is preserved in the Cove and Downtown Historic Districts. Columbus Park hosts community gatherings throughout the year, while Bedford Street and Summer Street offer diverse dining options. The Metro-North Railroad provides convenient access to New York City, making Stamford an ideal choice for commuters seeking a balance of city and suburban living.
Popular Neighborhoods
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Stamford is home to the WWE's production hub, a major employer in the community.
Cummings Park in The Cove has a beautiful sandy beach.
Summer Street in Downtown Stamford offers a great variety of restaurants for every occasion.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$104,698
Average: $133,372
Education
59,319
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
78,153
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Stamford has more renters than homeowners.
Renters
54%
Non-Renters
46%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
39%
Other Education
61%
Rent Trends
As of July 2026, the average apartment rent in Stamford, CT is $2,256 for a studio, $2,787 for one bedroom, $3,777 for two bedrooms, and $4,696 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Stamford has increased by 3.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,787/month
762 Sq Ft
House
$8,304/month
2,618 Sq Ft
Condo
$3,129/month
1,025 Sq Ft
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Stamford, CT is 31.9% higher than the national average. Generally, housing in Stamford is 73.7% more expensive than the national average, with rent falling between $2,256 - $4,696. You can expect to pay 6.2% more for groceries, 32.0% more for utilities, and 5.7% more for transportation.
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Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Stamford, CT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Some Public Transit
Transit
40
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Stamford Charter School For Excellence
Public
Grades PK-8
543 Students
Public
Grades K-5
659 Students
Public
Grades K-5
624 Students
Public
Grades K-5
565 Students
Public
Grades K-8
780 Students
Stamford Charter School For Excellence
Public
Grades PK-8
543 Students
Public
Grades K-8
780 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
622 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
704 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
447 Students
The Academy Of Information Technology
Public
Grades 9-12
658 Students
J. M. Wright Technical High School
Public
Grades 9-12
429 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,224 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
2,102 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
147 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Mianus River Park
- Garden Education Center of Greenwich
- Bruce Museum Seaside Center
- SoundWaters
- Stamford Museum & Nature Center
Airports
- Westchester County
- LaGuardia
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.