Geography
Stamford is located along the Long Island Sound shoreline in southwest Connecticut.
Cultural Attractions
The town features the Stamford Museum & Nature Center, which puts an emphasis on art, nature, and history.
Recreation
Stamford is the site of the Bartlet Arboretum, which covers 91 acres filled with horticultural resources and 10 trails, as well as Cove Park Island, 83 acres of outdoor activities and a planned butterfly garden.
Historical
Approximately 10,000 of Stamford's 60,000 residents served in World War II.
Economy
Known as the "Lock City" until the 1950s when the company that earned the town the nickname moved, Stamford has also been known as the "Research City." Recently, it has been called the "Corporate City" because of the number of <em>Fortune </em>500 companies in the county.
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 120,408
- Population under 55:
- 74.2%
- Population over 55:
- 25.8%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- Average
- Closest large city:
- New York
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Poor
- Temperature:
- 80°F July High, 17°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $59,223
- Median home price:
- $430,000
- Average property tax:
- $10,297
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 7.9%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- High
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 22
- Middle schools:
- 12
- High schools:
- 7
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 0
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 40
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 100
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 1/0
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 80/7
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 169/14
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 461
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