Population 13,728 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in North Stamford
Household size in North Stamford
| Period | North Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.85 | 2.63 | 2.71 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.97 | 2.73 | 2.80 | 2.61 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.88 | 2.66 | 2.76 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.94 | 2.60 | 2.75 | 2.55 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.10 | −0.03 | +0.04 | −0.02 | −0.03 |
Households in North Stamford are large by national standards, averaging 2.94 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has climbed from 2.85 in 2006–10, even as the national average fell. Of Stamford's 12 neighborhoods, only two have larger households.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in North Stamford
| Period | North Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.5 | 37.2 | 39.4 | 40.0 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.3 | 37.6 | 40.3 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.9 | 38.8 | 41.5 | 42.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.8 | 39.3 | 41.6 | 42.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +3.2 | +2.1 | +2.2 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
North Stamford skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.8, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.5 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Only one other Stamford neighborhood is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in North Stamford
| Period | North Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.1% | 10.0% | 10.1% | 11.2% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.0% | 11.2% | 10.8% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 3.7% | 10.7% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.1% | 10.3% | 10.3% | 11.4% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +0.4 pts | +0.2 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.1% of households in North Stamford, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, as it has nationally. Only one other Stamford neighborhood has a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in North Stamford
Renters in North Stamford
| Period | North Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.8% | 43.5% | 29.3% | 30.8% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 45.2% | 31.5% | 32.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 48.4% | 32.9% | 33.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 51.2% | 34.0% | 33.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +7.7 pts | +4.6 pts | +2.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 7.2% of households in North Stamford rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over a third of owners (34.4%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 3.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. North Stamford has the lowest share of renters of any Stamford neighborhood.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in North Stamford
| Period | North Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.6% | 6.3% | 8.3% | 8.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 8.6% | 8.8% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.2% | 8.4% | 9.4% | 10.2% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 6.3% | 6.8% | 7.0% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.7 pts | +0.5 pts | −1.4 pts | −0.9 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is on the low side in North Stamford: 6.3% of homes sit empty, against 9.6% nationally, which points to steady demand for housing. Stamford as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 1.7 points, even as the national rate fell.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in North Stamford
| Period | North Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1965 | 1967 | 1961 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1965 | 1968 | 1962 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1965 | 1971 | 1964 | 1964 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1974 | 1967 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +1 | +8 | +6 | +4 | +6 |
The housing in North Stamford is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in North Stamford
| Period | North Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,587 | $1,482 | $1,394 | $1,127 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,947 | $1,616 | $1,488 | $1,218 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $3,231 | $2,055 | $1,784 | $1,380 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $3,318 | $2,458 | $2,167 | $1,702 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,731 | +$976 | +$773 | +$575 | +$606 |
Rent in North Stamford runs $3,318 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $1,731 a month since 2006–10, up 109%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 40.5% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. North Stamford has the highest rents of any Stamford neighborhood.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in North Stamford
Bachelor's degrees in North Stamford
| Period | North Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.3% | 41.8% | 43.2% | 35.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 69.3% | 45.5% | 45.5% | 37.0% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 73.7% | 49.7% | 47.9% | 39.2% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 70.1% | 50.9% | 50.4% | 42.3% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.7 pts | +9.2 pts | +7.2 pts | +6.8 pts | +7.2 pts |
North Stamford is highly educated: about seven in ten adults 25 and older (70.1%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. North Stamford has the highest share of college graduates of any Stamford neighborhood.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in North Stamford
| Period | North Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 97.4% | 85.2% | 87.7% | 88.1% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 96.7% | 86.3% | 88.8% | 89.2% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.1% | 89.1% | 89.8% | 90.4% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.7% | 88.7% | 89.7% | 91.2% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +3.6 pts | +2.0 pts | +3.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in North Stamford: 96.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. The share with a diploma is down 0.7 points from 2006–10, even as the national rate rose. Only one other Stamford neighborhood has a higher share of high school graduates.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in North Stamford
| Period | North Stamford | Stamford | Bridgeport area | Connecticut | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 9.1% | 7.6% | 7.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.9% | 10.2% | 9.6% | 9.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.7% | 6.3% | 6.5% | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.2% | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −4.2 pts | −1.9 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been a little easier to find in North Stamford than nationally: unemployment was 4.2%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
North Stamford compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Stamford | 2.94 | 47.8 | 4.1% | 7.2% | 6.3% | 1966 | $3,318 | 70.1% | 96.7% | 4.2% |
| Newfield | 2.83 | 47.9 | 2.3% | 12.2% | 9.0% | 1962 | $1,732 | 62.3% | 96.9% | 3.1% |
| Turn of River | 2.68 | 46.9 | 5.9% | 12.7% | 5.0% | 1962 | $2,996 | 62.4% | 94.3% | 4.2% |
| Springdale | 2.46 | 35.3 | 16.6% | 39.7% | 4.0% | 1966 | $2,036 | 50.3% | 96.0% | 2.1% |
| Belltown | 2.81 | 38.1 | 14.1% | 33.3% | 8.2% | 1958 | $2,016 | 45.6% | 94.9% | 1.8% |
| Ridgeway | 2.71 | 41.4 | 9.9% | 27.8% | 4.2% | 1952 | $2,504 | 44.7% | 87.2% | 3.0% |
| Glenbrook | 2.60 | 39.7 | 9.5% | 43.4% | 6.5% | 1962 | $2,098 | 44.9% | 85.0% | 4.3% |
| Downtown Stamford | 1.84 | 35.6 | 7.8% | 80.6% | 8.2% | 1987 | $2,453 | 64.9% | 93.2% | 4.0% |
| West Side | 3.17 | 37.1 | 20.2% | 66.5% | 7.5% | 1981 | $1,833 | 23.9% | 72.1% | 9.0% |
| Cove-East Side | 2.94 | 34.6 | 9.8% | 47.3% | 7.5% | 1966 | $2,275 | 34.9% | 83.7% | 5.9% |
| South End Stamford | 2.16 | 34.9 | 10.5% | 93.9% | 9.0% | 2010 | $2,817 | 52.7% | 88.9% | 6.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up North Stamford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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