Stamford has been around since 1641 (so yes- it's old!) but many people don't know much about the city because there are no major tourist destinations like New York City or Boston nearby with all their big buildings and museums. But that doesn't mean you can't have a good time in Stamford. It's a really laid-back town with plenty of parks and places to walk around, plus the people are really nice too! You can't go wrong with that combination.
Geography
The City of Stamford, Connecticut is located in the northeastern corner of Fairfield County and borders New York State to the north. The city’s population was recorded as 129,302 by the 2020 census.
There are many parks within this region including Mill River Park which offers walking trails and a bird-watching area with an observation tower; Pardee Woods Natural Area has hiking trails through ponds, streams, and woodlands; Tobeatic Wildlife Management Area provides access for fishing in Beaver Brook or exploring wetlands habitats that support one of Connecticut's few remaining vernal pools (a seasonal pond).
Stamford contains around 40 miles of bikeways along with over 50 sidewalk connections to various neighborhoods. For those who prefer not to walk, Stamford has an extensive bus system as well.
Climate
The climate of Stamford, Connecticut is classified as humid continental. This is because the state has a seasonal temperature variation, with warm summers and cold winters. The average annual rainfall for this area ranges from 32 inches to 67 inches, depending on which part of the state you are in.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average temperature of 80 degrees Fahrenheit, while December has the lowest at 29. The coldest months are January and February, averaging 36 degrees each. Stamford also receives over 26 inches of snowfall in winter, but this can vary based on how bad the season is.
The average air quality index for Stamford is 43. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created the Air Quality Index to make it easier for people to understand what their local conditions are like by assigning a number on a scale from 0-500 based on how polluted they are and how harmful this pollution can be to human health.
This state has an air quality of "good" with no carbon monoxide, lead, or sulfur dioxide in the atmosphere because it doesn't have any power plants near that emit these gases into the environment.
And finally, Stamford's Climate Change Assessment states that if greenhouse gas emissions continue at current levels there will be warmer temperatures and more severe hurricanes, which may result in natural disasters such as droughts and floods occurring more often.
However, this is just a projection and the current effects on Stamford are unknown.
Demographics and Population
There are approximately 124,000 residents living in the city of Stamford, and nearly 70% are white. The median household income for people over the age of 16 was about $71,700 while the average per capita income calculates to be around $37,900 dollars annually.
Stamford has been ranked as one of America's most diverse communities according to WalletHub with an index score of 55%. This diversity contributes to Stamford being home to many different industries which have helped contribute to its economic success such as education (including post-secondary schools), manufacturing, service companies, and transportation and warehousing industry sectors. According to Bloomberg Rankings' "America’s Most Successful Cities," it ranks as the 12th most successful city in America.