Welcome to Stamford
Stamford is the second largest city in the state, and part of the greater New York Metropolitan area. Originally a bedroom community for people commuting to New York City, Stamford is now a place where people from New York City come to work. As years passed by, the city, the people and the landscape changed to assimilate all the resources required by modern living.
Stamford is an area with corporate headquarters, industry, and gorgeous high rise apartment buildings, while the Stamford North of downtown is mainly a residential location with amazing single homes and condominiums. Besides this, Stamford is constantly welcoming new businesses into town, creating more job opportunities. The town has lots of open space, playgrounds, golf courses, beaches, and parks.
In addition, art lovers and enthusiasts can always pay a visit to the Stamford Center for the Arts, or the Stamford Symphony. The educational system in Stamford is known to be one of the best in Connecticut, with three high schools, three middle schools, three elementary schools and three commuter campuses of Universities that are in town, offering excellent courses and programs.
Stamford is a town that facilitates modern living, suited for any lifestyle. With a huge shopping center, plenty of cultural, educational, and artistic opportunities, Stamford is a town that encourages personal and professional growth in a comfortable environment.
Stamford is made up of 14 neighborhoods. The most popular are Newfield, Glenbrook, North Stamford, Downtown, and the Cove/East Side.
Sales range from as low as $95K to as high as over $10M with a median sale price of over $650K.
- Stamford is predominantly city water and sewer.
- Area: 37.6 square miles
- Population: 130,835
- Households: 51,254
