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Stamford, Connecticut houses and real estate market data.
Houses in Stamford, CT (Western Connecticut Planning Region County) — Census median home value $614,300, county listing prices up about 5.8% over the past year. Market data for Stamford houses and the broader area.
Stamford, CT is in Western Connecticut Planning Region County, Connecticut — this guide covers houses in Stamford and the whole local market: resale homes, condos, land, and new construction. The most recent Census estimate puts the population at 135,806, with a median household income of $107,474. Census data puts the median value of houses in Stamford at $614,300.
Market overview
Stamford housing market
Stamford is in Western Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut. Manifest Census and county price-trend data provide baseline context for houses in Stamford and the surrounding county market.
Median home value (Census ACS)
$614,300
Population (Census ACS)
135,806
Median household income
$107,474
County price trend (2025)
5.83% YoY
Population, income, and median home value from the project batch manifest (Census ACS 2023 5-year). County price trend from FHFA county HPI when present in the manifest row.
At a glance
Stamford market snapshot
Population
135,806
Median Household Income
$107,474
Median Home Value (city)
$614,300
Median Gross Rent
$2,207/mo
Price Trend (YoY)
+5.8%
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Home Value, By Source
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Stamford's median home value — across all owner-occupied homes, not just recent sales — at $614,300.
County Price Trend
Western Connecticut Planning Region County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.83% annual change in 2025.
Population & Income
Stamford has an estimated population of 135,806 and a median household income of $107,474, per the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate).
Affordability Snapshot
Stamford's Census-reported median home value works out to about 5.7x the area's median household income, and median gross rent runs roughly 25% of that same income on an annualized basis. Housing economists commonly flag a price-to-income ratio above 4x as historically elevated -- useful context, not a personal affordability verdict.
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Stamford FAQ
What are houses worth in Stamford, CT?
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey puts the median value of houses in Stamford at $614,300.
How much do houses cost in Stamford, CT?
For owner-occupied houses in Stamford, Census ACS data shows a median value of $614,300. Active listing prices in Western Connecticut Planning Region County may differ — see the market snapshot above.
What types of houses are in Stamford, CT?
Stamford houses include resale single-family homes, condos, mobile homes, and small multi-unit buildings, plus new construction in surrounding Western Connecticut Planning Region County communities where builders are active. The housing-stock section below uses Census ACS structure counts when available for this city.
What is the population of Stamford, CT?
The U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2023 5-year estimate) puts Stamford's population at approximately 135,806.
What's the median rent in Stamford, CT?
The Census ACS estimates median gross rent in Stamford at approximately $2,207 per month.
What is the median household income in Stamford, CT?
Census ACS data puts the median household income in Stamford at approximately $107,474.
Is the Stamford housing market growing?
Western Connecticut Planning Region County's FHFA house price index shows a 5.83% annual change in 2025.
Is Stamford, CT affordable relative to income?
Census ACS data puts Stamford's median home value at about 5.7 times the median household income, with median gross rent equal to roughly 25% of that income annually. This is a general benchmark, not a personal pre-qualification -- your own income, debt, and down payment determine what you can actually afford.
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