Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford is a city of 137,144 people in Connecticut, founded in 1641.
Why visit Stamford
Townapedia lists 90 museums and landmarks, 142 parks and trails, 154 places to eat, 9 places to stay and 11 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include AMC Landmark 8, Avon Theatre, Fish Church and Fort Stamford.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 22°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Stamford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Stamford
Stamford () is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, 34 miles (55 kilometers) outside of New York City. It is the sixth-most populous city in New England. Stamford is also the largest city in the Western Connecticut Planning Region, and Connecticut's second-most populous city, behind Bridgeport. With a population of 135,470, Stamford surpassed Hartford and New Haven in population as of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Stamford, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do11
Museums and landmarks90
Fish Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Church building in Stamford, Connecticut
Fort Stamford
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Fort in Connecticut
Linden Apartments
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic building in Stamford, Connecticut, USA
Main Street Bridge
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Revonah Manor Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
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Strickland Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Unitarian-Universalist Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.6 mi
Church building in Stamford, United States of America
Zion Lutheran Church
Monument and historic site · Lutheran · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic church in Stamford, Connecticut
Agudath Sholem Synagogue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Church building in Connecticut, United States of America
Benjamin Hait House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.8 mi
House in Stamford, Connecticut, US
Boston Post Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Listed on the NRHP in Fairfield County, Connecticut
Bush-Holley House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.8 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
78 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds142
130 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes154
Flinders Lane
Restaurant · Australian, Burger · 1.7 mi
184 Summer Street, Stamford
Mo-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr 16:00-24:00; Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Kotobuki
Restaurant · Japanese · 1.6 mi
457 Summer Street, Stamford
Mo closed, Tu-Th 11:30-22:00, Fr 11:30-22:30, Sa 05:30-22:30, Su...
Lenny's Steakhouse
Restaurant · Steak House · 2.6 mi
1297 Long Ridge Road, Stamford
Mo-Fr 12:00-21:30; Sa 12:00-22:30; Su 12:00-22:00
Mr. Falafel
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 1.7 mi
68 Broad Street, Stamford
Mo-We 08:00-23:00; Th-Su 08:00-24:00
Mr. Falafel
Restaurant · Falafel, Middle Eastern · 3.1 mi
1239 East Putnam Avenue, Greenwich
Mo-Su 10:00-22:00
Ocha Thai & Japanese Cuisine
Restaurant · Japanese, Thai · 1.6 mi
83 Prospect Street
Tu-Th 11:00-21:30; Fr 11:00-22:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30
Quartiere
Restaurant · Italian, Italian Pizza · 1.9 mi
51 Bank Street
Mo-We 17:00-22:00; Th 17:00-23:00; Fr 16:00-24:00; Sa 12:00-24:00;...
Riko's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.6 mi
886 Hope Street
Mo-Th 10:00-22:00; Fr 10:00-23:00; Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Riko's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.4 mi
2010 West Main Street
Mo-Fr 10:00-22:00; Sa 11:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
142 more on the map.
History
Stamford was known as Rippowam by the Siwanoy Native American inhabitants of the region, and the very first European settlers in the area also called it that. The present name is after the town of Stamford, Lincolnshire, England. The deed to Stamford was signed on July 1, 1640, between Captain Turner of the New Haven Colony and Chief Ponus. By the 18th century, one of the town's primary industries was merchandising by water, which was possible due to Stamford's proximity to New York.
In 1692, Stamford was home to a less famous witch trial than the well-known Salem witch trials, which also occurred in 1692. The accusations were less fanatical and on a smaller scale, but they also grew to prominence through gossip and hysterics.
New Canaan officially separated from Stamford when it incorporated as a town in 1801, followed by Darien in 1820.
Starting in the late 19th century, New York residents built summer homes on the shoreline, and some moved to Stamford permanently and started commuting to Manhattan by train. Stamford incorporated as a city in 1893.
From the History section of Stamford, Connecticut on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay9
Churches and places of worship90
Shopping33
Gas and EV charging31
Schools, colleges and libraries102
Saint Basil Ukrainian Catholic Seminary
School · Ukrainian Greek Catholic · 1.7 mi
195 Glenbrook Road, Stamford
Healthcare11
Community Health Center of Stamford
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.9 mi
22 Fifth Street, Stamford
Passport Health Stamford Travel Clinic
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
1100 Summer Street, Stamford
Map of Stamford
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 22°F | 4.3 in | 9.1 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 23°F | 3.1 in | 11.9 in |
| Mar | 49°F | 30°F | 4.7 in | 5.9 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 40°F | 4.4 in | 0.5 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 56°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 45°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 35°F | 4.2 in | 0.8 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 27°F | 4.4 in | 5.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Stamford 5 N Hcn (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
The county has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storm, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-21: Severe Storms, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2021-10-30: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2021-01-12: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-08-06: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Westchester County Airport (HPN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Greenwich 6 mi southwest, about 9 min by car
- Norwalk 7 mi east, about 11 min by car
- Yonkers 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Bridgeport 20 mi east, about 32 min by car
- Bethel 21 mi north, about 33 min by car
- Danbury 22 mi north, about 36 min by car
- Trumbull Center 22 mi northeast, about 35 min by car
- Shelton 26 mi northeast, about 42 min by car
- Milford city (balance) 27 mi east, about 43 min by car
- New York 35 mi southwest, about 57 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Stamford, CT (cropped), Quintin Soloviev, CC BY 4.0
- StamfordCT RevonahManorHD 4, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StamfordCT RevonahManorHD 2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StamfordCT RevonahManorHD 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StamfordCT RevonahManorHD 3, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StamfordCT CJStarrBarnAndCarriageHouse, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stamford Bedford Street 3-21-2002 11-09-50 PM, Amol.Gaitonde, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stamford Bedford Street 3-21-2002 11-15-38 PM, Amol.Gaitonde, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stamford Bedford Street 3-21-2002 11-11-56 PM, Amol.Gaitonde, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stamford Bedford Street 3-21-2002 11-10-42 PM, Amol.Gaitonde, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stamford Bedford Street 3-21-2002 11-16-24 PM, Amol.Gaitonde, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stamford Bedford Street 3-21-2002 11-17-18 PM, Amol.Gaitonde, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stamford Bedford Street 3-21-2002 11-12-46 PM, Amol.Gaitonde, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stamford Bedford Street 3-21-2002 11-13-58 PM, Amol.Gaitonde, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stamford Bedford Street 3-21-2002 11-13-30 PM, Amol.Gaitonde, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StamfordCT OctagonHouse1978, Steven Hirschberg, Public domain
- StamfordCT HubbardHeightsHD 4, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StamfordCT HubbardHeightsHD 3, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StamfordCT HubbardHeightsHD 2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StamfordCT HubbardHeightsHD 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StamfordCT HubbardHeightsHD 5, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StamfordCT LindenApartments, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Saint Maurice Church - Stamford, Connecticut, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StamfordCT StAndrewsEpiscopalChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Vladimir's Cathedral - Stamford, Connecticut 04, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Vladimir's Cathedral - Stamford, Connecticut 03, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Vladimir's Cathedral - Stamford, Connecticut 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Vladimir's Cathedral - Stamford, Connecticut 02, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StamfordCT UnitarianUniversalistChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StamfordCT UUChurch, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- Concourse Uconn Stamford, Emily Serven, CC BY 3.0
- UConn Stamford (53564936059), ajay_suresh, CC BY 2.0
- StamfordCT ZionLutheranChurch, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Downtown, Stamford, CT, USA - panoramio, Marthlu ParkerV, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GreenwichCT StricklandRoad 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StamfordCT MainStreetBridge, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StamfordCT FortStamford 2, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- GreenwichCT RiverRoad 1, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Mianus River Bridge, Cos Cob (Fairfield County, Connecticut), Jack Boucher, Public domain
- New Mill and Depot Building, Hawthorne Woolen Mill, Greenwich, CT, Daniel Case, CC BY-SA 3.0
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