Living in Stamford (Connecticut)
Stamford (Connecticut) is a city in Connecticut, United States, home to 128,874 people. Of the 29 household profiles on Nestlyzer, its strongest are commuters (top 1%, #6 of 6,227), business owners (top 1%, #34 of 12,111), young professionals (top 1%, #44 of 4,444).
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- The Long Island Sound is 3 km away.
- On the shortest day the sun is up for 9 h 13 min and sets around 22:29; in late June it sets around 2:30.
How Stamford (Connecticut) ranks
Scores run 0 to 100 against every municipality in United States. Ranks count only the places that pass each profile's minimums, so the totals differ by profile. Local data: official statistics on affordability, green space, education and family, health and elderly, jobs and economy, lifestyle and amenities, mobility and connectivity and safety and community (local or regional figures, sources on every place page) plus population and geography.
| Profile | Score | In United States | In Connecticut | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young family | 58 | #2,572 of 11,898 | #38 of 186 | Map |
| Low-income household | 32 | #6,434 of 9,771 | #99 of 136 | Map |
| Low-income family | 44 | #4,222 of 8,006 | #84 of 136 | Map |
| Single parent | 53 | #2,514 of 6,237 | #50 of 111 | Map |
| Pensioner couple | 69 | #1,262 of 9,474 | #41 of 153 | Map |
| Single pensioner | 69 | #1,725 of 9,474 | #53 of 153 | Map |
| Early retiree | 69 | #1,498 of 10,762 | #57 of 145 | Map |
| Single professional | 77 | #46 of 4,537 | #1 of 95 | Map |
| Young professional | 80 | #44 of 4,444 | #1 of 90 | Map |
| DINKS | 83 | #44 of 3,053 | #1 of 70 | Map |
| Remote worker | 57 | #3,666 of 7,271 | #88 of 111 | Map |
| Commuter | 85 | #6 of 6,227 | #1 of 120 | Map |
| Car-free household | 81 | #107 of 3,933 | #1 of 82 | Map |
| Student | 63 | #1,523 of 2,119 | #37 of 50 | Map |
| First-home buyer | 45 | #3,375 of 8,006 | #71 of 136 | Map |
| Budget-constrained mover | 28 | #9,385 of 12,111 | #116 of 153 | Map |
| Urban lifestyle seeker | 78 | #95 of 4,114 | #1 of 88 | Map |
| Expat professional | 81 | #144 of 7,271 | #1 of 111 | Map |
| Healthcare-first mover | 74 | #980 of 9,474 | #3 of 153 | Map |
| Nature-focused household | 42 | #11,892 of 18,063 | #166 of 190 | Map |
| Cross-border commuter | not ranked: must-have: a border within 45 km where pay is higher on the other side | – | Map | |
| Outdoor and mountain lover | 52 | #1,037 of 16,523 | #14 of 186 | Map |
| Rural value seeker | 23 | #15,485 of 18,063 | #184 of 190 | Map |
| High-net-worth mover | 77 | #594 of 16,523 | #4 of 186 | Map |
| Lottery winner | 85 | #22 of 21,167 | #1 of 196 | Map |
| Climate-resilient relocation | 71 | #1,349 of 12,111 | #18 of 153 | Map |
| Coastal living | 74 | #562 of 6,413 | #15 of 95 | Map |
| Business owner | 84 | #34 of 12,111 | #1 of 153 | Map |
| Digital native | 64 | #548 of 4,750 | #7 of 97 | Map |
Strengths and trade-offs
Nearby
- Riverside (Connecticut) 4 km
- Old Greenwich 4 km
- Cos Cob 6 km
- Darien (Connecticut) 6 km
- Greenwich (Connecticut) 8 km
- North Stamford 9 km
- New Canaan 11 km
- Port Chester 12 km
Data: Eurostat GISCO LAU 2024; locations EDJNet LAU centres; airports OurAirports; coastline Natural Earth. Updated 2026-10-31. Rankings are decision aids, not advice.