Stratford, CT
Living in Stratford
Bikeability42
Walkability31
Commute35
Public Transit55
Affordability25
Public Safety76
Airports57
Hospitals30
Colleges99
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools22
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
52kPopulation+1.3k (2010–19)
43 y Median Age+2 (2010–19)
33%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
69%Family Households+1% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years15%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian2%
Black16%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate31%
Some College27%
Bachelor's degree20%
Graduate degree13%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$79kMedian Household Income+$12k (2010–19)
92%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
31 mi Average Commute
93%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K13%
$25K to $49K17%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more8%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector71%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance7%
Factory and transportation10%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office25%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van89%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation5%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$258kMedian Home Value-$41k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$1.1kMedian Monthly Rent+$243 (2010–19)
72%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached11%
1 unit, detached64%
Multiple units10%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 20093%
Built 1990 to 19996%
Built 1980 to 19897%
Built 1970 to 197915%
Built 1960 to 196913%
Built 1950 to 195920%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K3%
$50K to $99K3%
$100K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K23%
$250K to $299K22%
$300K to $399K22%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K2%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke1%
Electricity10%
Fuel oil, kerosene28%
LP gas1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas58%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Stratford
United States45
Connecticut25
Bridgeport Metro Area27
Fairfield County27
Property Crime in Stratford
United States48
Connecticut28
Bridgeport Metro Area28
Fairfield County28
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(45%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton52%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29 | 3 | 10 |
| Feb | 32 | 3 | 10 |
| Mar | 39 | 4 | 6 |
| Apr | 49 | 4 | 1 |
| May | 59 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 65 | 4 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 4 | 0 |
| Nov | 45 | 4 | 1 |
| Dec | 35 | 4 | 6 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Stratford
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding65
Tornado9
Coastal Flooding42
Hurricane Force Winds2
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Stratford, CT
Private Schools
Private Schools near Stratford, CT
St James School
1 miles, S
St Vincent's Special Needs Services
2 miles, N
St Catherine of Siena School
3 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Stratford, CT
University of Bridgeport
4 miles, SW
Sacred Heart University
6 miles, W
Fairfield University
7 miles, SW
University of New Haven
10 miles, NE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Stratford, CT
Bridgeport Hospital
2 miles, SW
Southwest Connecticut Mental Health
2 miles, SW
St Vincent's Medical Center
4 miles, W
Griffin Hospital
9 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Stratford, CT
Tweed-New Haven Airport
13 miles, E
Long Island MacArthur Airport
28 miles, S
Westchester County Airport
32 miles, W
Laguardia Airport
49 miles, SW