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What are the crime rate and median income in Stamford, CT?
FBI figures for 2025 show 1.5 violent crimes per 1,000 people in Stamford, 40% higher than the rate across Connecticut (1.1). Its median household earns $111,586 and the median home value is $624,400. About 137,144 people live in Stamford.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Stamford?
Stamford police recorded 215 violent crimes in 2025, or 1.5 for every 1,000 residents. That is 40% higher than the Connecticut rate (1.1), and 53% lower than the national rate (3.3). Its murder count for the year was 1. Burglaries, thefts and car thefts added up to 1,410 (10.1 per 1,000 residents). Violent crimes fell 20% between 2021 and 2025 (268 to 215).
| Offense (2025) | Stamford count | Per 1,000 | Connecticut per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 215 | 1.5 | 1.1 | 3.3 |
| Murder | 1 | 0.01 | 0.02 | 0.04 |
| Rape | 13 | 0.09 | 0.15 | 0.36 |
| Robbery | 47 | 0.34 | 0.30 | 0.49 |
| Aggravated assault | 154 | 1.1 | 0.62 | 2.4 |
| Property crime | 1,410 | 10.1 | 11.5 | 15.3 |
| Burglary | 73 | 0.52 | 0.82 | 1.9 |
| Larceny-theft | 1,167 | 8.3 | 8.9 | 11.4 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 170 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 2.0 |
How has crime in Stamford changed since 2021?
| Year | Violent crimes | Property crimes | Murders |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 268 | 1,770 | 6 |
| 2022 | 267 | 1,612 | 2 |
| 2023 | 240 | 1,599 | 3 |
| 2024 | 218 | 1,680 | 1 |
| 2025 | 215 | 1,410 | 1 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. City figures are the Stamford Police Department's own reports.
How does Stamford compare with Connecticut?
Stamford's median household earns $111,586 a year, 17% higher than the state figure ($95,781). The median owner-occupied home is worth $624,400 by owners' estimates, and half of renters pay more than $2,276 a month. About 137,144 people live on 38 square miles of land, roughly 3,645 per square mile. The city lies in Western Connecticut Planning Region.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Stamford | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 137,144 | 3,624,508 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $111,586 | $95,781 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $624,400 | $366,900 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $2,276 | $1,488 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 4.9% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.1% | 10.0% | 12.5% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 51.7% | 42.5% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 48.8% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 38.4 | 41.1 | 38.9 |
What environmental sites and hazards are in Stamford?
The National Inventory of Dams lists 3 high-hazard dams in Stamford. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 3 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Samuel Bargh Reservoir Dam (75 ft) and Laurel Reservoir Dam (50 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Western Connecticut Planning Region as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High), hurricanes (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Is there road construction in Stamford?
No highway work zones were listed in Stamford city limits in the October 11, 2026 state feed. Some states publish only part of their road work in open feeds, so check the state's 511 site before you travel. The map's layer refreshes every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in or near Stamford?
Inside the city limits there are 23 public schools (2024-25) and 12 private schools (2023-24). 5 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes are in the city. Within about 15 miles: National Park Service sites here: Sagamore Hill National Historic Site and Weir Farm National Historical Park. 11 state parks or recreation areas: Caumsett State Historic Park, Cold Spring Harbor State Park, Franklin D. Roosevelt State Park, Mianus River State Park and Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park and 6 more.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Stamford
Gun shops
One gun shop with a public storefront is on the map inside the Stamford city limits, plus 2 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Contractors Supply LLC (Stamford).
Liquor stores
36 liquor stores are on the map inside the Stamford city limits: Atlantic Wine & Liquor (Stamford), Bacchu Liquors (Stamford), Bedford Wine and Spirits (Stamford), Beverage Barn (Stamford), Bevmax, The Wine And Liquor Superstore (Stamford), Buy The Bottle (Stamford), Corner Wine & Liquors (Stamford), Cost Less Wines & Liquor Corp (Stamford) and 28 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map inside the Stamford city limits: Planned Parenthood Stamford Health Center (Stamford).
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Stamford?
In 2025, Stamford had 1.5 violent crimes per 1,000 residents (215 reported), 40% higher than the Connecticut rate (1.1). The property-crime rate was 10.1 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Stamford?
$111,586 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024), compared with $95,781 for Connecticut.
How much do homes cost in Stamford?
The median value of owner-occupied homes is $624,400 (Census ACS 2020-2024), against $366,900 statewide.
What natural hazards affect Stamford?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Western Connecticut Planning Region as “Relatively High”. Of the seven hazards on our map, FEMA rates these highest: river flooding (Relatively High), hurricanes (Relatively High) and coastal flooding (Relatively High).
Nearby cities
Norwalk, CT (7 mi) · White Plains, NY (11 mi) · New Rochelle, NY (16 mi) · Mount Vernon, NY (19 mi) · Yonkers, NY (19 mi) · Bridgeport, CT (20 mi)
More: Connecticut statewide numbers · county page: Western Connecticut Planning Region · Sex-offender registry search (NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting, agency counts 2021-2025 (Return A); state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables, for the Census place Stamford city.
- Land area: Census 2024 Gazetteer. Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores (county level).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026).
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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