Stamford

• Population approximately 136,300 residents
• Founded in 1641
• Land area is 52 square miles
• Neighborhoods include North Stamford, Glenbrook, Newfield, Shippan and Springdale
• Stamford is bordered by Greenwich, the New York border to the north (Bedford and Pound Ridge), New Canaan, Darien, and Long Island Sound to the south

• Stamford is about 34 miles north of NYC making it a great commuter town. It is also part of the greater New York Metropolitan area. Many residents work in Stamford, NYC, or White Plains and commute via the train, I-95 or the Merritt Parkway
• It is the second most populous city in Connecticut (second to Bridgeport)
• There are many large companies headquartered in Stamford, including many Fortune 500 companies. Other headquarters to note include WWE, Nestle Waters, NBC Sports Group, Vineyard Vines, and Indeed.com
• Favorite spots include the Stamford Museum and History Center, the Bartlett Arboretum and Gardens, Mianus River Park and Cove Island Park
• Stamford is a vibrant, bustling city with plenty of top-tier restaurants, boutiques, shopping centers, companies and startups. You will always find events to attend and new restaurants opening up

• Most homes have city water and sewer
• One train station on the Metro North line
• 13 Elementary Schools
• 5 Middle Schools
• 3 High Schools
• Several Private Schools
• There is a large range of homes for every need, including a plethora of high-rise apartments and condominiums to rentals in downtown Stamford to million dollar estates in North Stamford, and everything in between
• Median sale price for a single family home (as of January 2024) is $817,500

• Sister cities include Lima, Peru and Sparta, Greece