Stamford is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut. Stamford is 25 miles to the northeast of New York City, and 40 miles southwest of New Haven. Connecticut's Capitol is Hartford, which is 90 miles to the north.
Our motto is "The City That Works!" Stamford is an economically sound community and continues to pursue appropriate economic development initiatives to both attract and retain companies and corporations.
We are a City with many facets- as we offer both urban and suburban elements ranging from the multi-acre homes in wooded North Stamford, to our splendid corporate downtown center, to the beautiful shoreline areas that envelop our parks and beaches.
Gigantic helium balloons and stunning sculptures take to the streets of downtown Stamford seasonally, and that alone is a sign that this is not your ordinary small town! Stamford is still known for quaint residential living, though fast becoming a corporate headquarters mecca with skyscrapers punctuating the skyline. Streets are lined with simple clapboard farmhouses and spacious Georgian mansions as well as eclectic eateries and unique antique shops, including America's largest antiques dealer, United House Wrecking. The city also offers a wealth of cultural riches. Partly due to its proximity to Broadway, its theater community (which includes hometown celebrity Gene Wilder) serves as a training ground for budding artists. There is also a local branch of New York City's Whitney Museum and exceptional outdoor concerts by the city's talented symphony. To top it all off, Stamford has an enviable coastal location with breathtaking views of the Long Island Sound.
Housing Cost
Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $567,500
Demographics
Estimated population in July 2006: 119,261. Stamford covers 37.7 square miles. It sits at 366 feet above sea level.
Zip codes: 06901, 06902, 06903, 06905, 06906, 06907
Area code: 203
Weather
Stamford, CT climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 20's.
The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 85.40 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 19.20 degrees Fahrenheit.
Temperature variations between night and day tend to be moderate during summer with a difference that can reach 23 degrees Fahrenheit, and moderate during winter with an average difference of 20 degrees Fahrenheit.
The annual average precipitation at Stamford is 52.79 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is May with an average rainfall of 4.97 Inches.
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