Here's what it costs to live in Stamford, Connecticut, based on the latest US government data. Renters pay a median of $2,276 per month, while the typical home is valued around $624,400. Households earn a median of $111,586 per year, leaving rent at a manageable share of income for many residents. Below: housing costs, local wages by occupation, neighborhoods, climate, jobs and major industries, and healthcare access — all drawn from US Census, BEA, BLS, HUD, EPA, and NOAA data.
$111,586
Median Income / yr
Census ACS
$2,276
Median Rent / mo
Census ACS
$624,400
Median Home Value
Census ACS
N/A
Cost of Living Index
Studio FMR
$1,731
HUD · FY2024
1BR Fair Market Rent
$2,100
HUD · FY2024
2BR Fair Market Rent
$2,511
HUD · FY2024
3BR Fair Market Rent
$3,036
HUD · FY2024
Fair Market Rent is the 40th percentile of gross rents in the metro area · HUD FY2024
| Occupation | Median Annual Wage |
|---|---|
| Software Developer | N/A |
| Registered Nurse | N/A |
| Elementary Teacher | N/A |
| Electrician | N/A |
| Accountant | N/A |
| Plumber | N/A |
| Nurse Practitioner | N/A |
| Civil Engineer | N/A |
| Operations Manager | N/A |
| Market Research Analyst | N/A |
| Health Services Manager | N/A |
| Truck Driver | N/A |
| Physician Assistant | N/A |
| Surgeon | N/A |
| Data Scientist | N/A |
| Computer Engineer | N/A |
Source: BLS OEWS 2023 (metro-level data)
Population
137,144
Latest estimate
Median Age
38.4 yrs
Census ACS
AQI data not available
Source: EPA AirNow
Total Neighborhoods
7
Tracked in our database
Avg Walk Score
N/A
0–100 scale
Avg Median Rent
$2,367
Per month
Avg Home Value
$713,714
Census ACS
| Neighborhood | Walk Score | Median Rent | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZIP 06831 | — | $2,422 | $1,523,700 |
| ZIP 06901 | — | $2,120 | $453,300 |
| ZIP 06902 | — | $2,078 | $482,200 |
| ZIP 06903 | — | $3,501 | $853,100 |
| ZIP 06905 | — | $2,315 | $588,500 |
| ZIP 06906 | — | $2,112 | $557,600 |
| ZIP 06907 | — | $2,023 | $537,600 |
January Avg
30°F
July Avg
75°F
Sunny Days / Year
—
Annual Snowfall
—
Climate category: Continental · Source: NOAA/NCEI 30-year normals.
Healthcare Score
31.6
poor
Hospitals
1
Doctors per 1,000
1.00
Insurance Coverage
90.7%
The cost of living index for Stamford is not yet available.
The median gross rent in Stamford is $2,276 per month according to US Census ACS data.
The median household income in Stamford is $111,586 per year.
The median home value in Stamford is $624,400 based on the latest Census ACS survey.
Air quality data for Stamford is not yet available.
Tax data for Connecticut is not yet available.
Data last updated: June 1, 2026 · Sources: US Census ACS, BEA RPP, BLS OEWS, HUD FMR, EPA AirNow, Tax Foundation · Methodology
