Stamford

Stretching along the shores of Long Island Sound, Coastal Stamford blends maritime charm with modern vibrancy. Stamford’s coast is a hub for recreation, relaxation, and connection—just minutes from downtown and a short train ride to New York City.

Welcome to Stamford - Coastal Energy Meets Urban Sophistication

Nestled along Connecticut’s shoreline, Stamford is a thriving city of over 137,000 residents, spanning 52 square miles of land and sea. Officially incorporated in 1893, Stamford has played a pivotal role in American innovation, and now a booming center of business, culture, and growth.

Conveniently located 25 miles from New York City and 40 miles from New Haven, with Hartford just 90 miles north, Stamford offers unbeatable access to the best of the Northeast. It's the largest city in the state by area and one of Connecticut’s fastest-growing cities - true to its motto, "The City That Works," Stamford continues to attract major corporations and creative talent alike.

With more than 150 restaurants, six major hotels, and over 40 parks and recreational spaces—many with access to Long Island Sound—Stamford is a destination built for both work and play.

At the heart of downtown, the reimagined Mill River Park has become Stamford’s modern-day gathering space, often likened to a mini Central Park. This dynamic green space hosts year-round events, fitness classes, food festivals, seasonal markets, and family-friendly celebrations that bring the community together.

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And don’t miss the spectacular Stamford Thanksgiving Day Parade - one of the largest helium balloon parades in the nation, drawing over 100,000 spectators annually.

Stamford’s Western Waterfront - Where the City Meets the Sound

Stretching along Stamford Harbor and flowing into the Long Island Sound, the city’s western shoreline blends maritime history with a fresh, modern pulse. Here, Harbor Point stands as a shining example of urban coastal living—offering scenic boardwalks, luxury residences, marinas, restaurants, and wide-open green spaces, all with panoramic water views.

Whether you're enjoying a breezy lunch at The Wheel, Prime, catching live musicThe Crab Shell,(and the seafod/lobster rolls)  or in Kosciuszko Park, paddling through the harbor, or cruising from one dock to another by free seasonal water taxi, this stretch of Stamford captures the soul of a seaport and the energy of a city - without ever needing to leave town.

🌊 Stamford & Long Island Sound: A Waterfront Playground

From Cove Island Park’s sandy beaches to West Beach’s family-friendly picnic spots, Stamford’s coastline offers direct and diverse access to the shimmering waters of Long Island Sound. Whether you're sailing from Harbor Point Marina, paddleboarding through Stamford Harbor, or just catching a sea breeze from a coastal trail, the Sound brings the city’s shoreline to life.

Thanks to ongoing preservation efforts, the waters around Stamford remain both vibrant and accessible, with growing emphasis on sustainability, habitat protection, and public recreation.

From sprawling homes in wooded North Stamford to the cosmopolitan buzz of downtown, this city blends urban energy with coastal tranquility. Whether you're kayaking off the Sound, exploring art and nature, or savoring the culinary scene, Stamford isn’t just a place to live—it’s a place to truly thrive.

Welcome to Stamford - It’s not just a city—it’s a lifestyle!

 

Overview for Stamford, CT

134,820 people live in Stamford, where the median age is 38 and the average individual income is $58,297. Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

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Total Population

38 years

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$58,297

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Demographics and Employment Data for Stamford, CT

Stamford has 52,577 households, with an average household size of 2.54. 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. 134,820 people call Stamford home. The population density is 3,583.98 and the largest age group is Data provided by the U.S. Census Bureau.

134,820

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Median Age

48.96 / 51.04%

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2.54

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Schools in Stamford, CT

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