Stratford Downtown, Connecticut
Stratford Downtown is a community of 1,662 people in Connecticut.
Why visit Stratford Downtown
Townapedia lists 32 museums and landmarks, 20 parks and trails, 52 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 9 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Housatonic River Railroad Bridge, Congress Street Bridge (Connecticut), New Haven Line and Stratford Center Historic District.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 83°F; January lows average 24°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Stratford Downtown
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Stratford Downtown
Stratford Downtown is a census-designated place (CDP) corresponding to the town center of Stratford, Connecticut, United States. U.S. Route 1 (Barnum Avenue) runs east–west through the center of the CDP, and Interstate 95 forms the southeastern border, with access from Exit 32 (West Broad Street) at the southern limit of the CDP and from Exit 33 (U.S. Route 1 and Connecticut Route 130) at the eastern limit. The Stratford Center Historic District falls outside the CDP, just to the south.
From the Wikipedia article Stratford Downtown, Connecticut (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do9
Housatonic River Railroad Bridge
Bridge · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Also known as the "Devon Bridge" in the National Register of Historic Places
Congress Street Bridge (Connecticut)
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
East Washington Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Grand Street Bridge (Connecticut)
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Moses Wheeler Bridge
Bridge · 1.0 mi
Bridge in United States of America
P.T. Barnum Bridge
Bridge · 3.3 mi
Highway bridge in Bridgeport, Connecticut
Pleasure Beach Bridge
Bridge · 3.1 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Walnut Beach
Beach · 2.6 mi
Beach in Milford, Connecticut, United States
Museums and landmarks32
Stratford Center Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Berkshire No. 7
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Wood and steel barge constructed in 1935
Boothe Memorial Park and Museum
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Stratford, Connecticut, United States
Bridgeport Downtown North Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Captain David Judson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic house in Connecticut, United States
Connecticut Railway and Lighting Company Car Barn
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Former transportation facility in Bridgeport, Connecticut, USA
Deacon's Point Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Eagle's Nest
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Building in Connecticut, United States
East Bridgeport Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.1 mi
Historic district in Bridgeport, Connecticut
East Main Street Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Historic district in Connecticut, United States
Ein Jacob (Ayn Yacob) Synagogue
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Synagogue in Bridgeport, United States of America
20 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds20
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Connecticut's Beardsley Zoo
Park · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Zoo in the United States
Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Management Area
Park · 1.5 mi
Protected area in Connecticut, United States
8 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes52
Milford Pizza and Mexican Food
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian, Mexican · 1.3 mi
548 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford
Mo-Sa 11:00-22:00, Su 11:00-20:00
New Star - Milford Chinese
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.3 mi
548 Naugatuck Avenue, Milford
Tu-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Su 11:00-22:30
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza · 1.5 mi
2133 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00
Fairfield Pizza
Restaurant · Italian · 0.6 mi
Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:30-22:30
Krissys' Korner
Restaurant · Breakfast · 0.4 mi
1200 Barnum Avenue, Stratford
Mo-Su 06:30-14:00
Vietnam Palace
Restaurant · Vietnamese · 0.8 mi
Mo-Th 10:00-21:00; We off; Fr,Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 10:00-20:00
Yummy Yummy
Restaurant · Chinese · 1.5 mi
2061 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport
40 more on the map.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship29
Saint John the Baptist Carpatho-Russian Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 0.6 mi
1240 Broadbridge Avenue, Stratford
Shopping12
Gas and EV charging10
Schools, colleges and libraries50
Achievement First Bridgeport Academy
School · 2.6 mi
655 Stillman St., Bridgeport
Healthcare9
Lifeline Monitoring Service
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
1675 Barnum Avenue, Stratford
Map of Stratford Downtown
224 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 24°F | 3.2 in | 8.5 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 26°F | 3.1 in | 10.7 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 32°F | 4.1 in | 7.0 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 42°F | 4.2 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 68°F | 52°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 83°F | 68°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 67°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 60°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 48°F | 3.8 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 38°F | 3.1 in | 0.9 in |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 4.0 in | 5.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bridgeport Sikorsky Mem Ap 72504 (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
Igor I. Sikorsky Memorial Airport (BDR) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Lordship 3 mi south, about 5 min by car
- Bridgeport 4 mi west, about 6 min by car
- Milford city (balance) 4 mi northeast, about 6 min by car
- Trumbull Center 4 mi northwest, about 7 min by car
- Oronoque 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Sacred Heart University 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Shelton 7 mi north, about 12 min by car
- Long Hill 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Daniels Farm 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Orange 8 mi northeast, about 13 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
- FirstCongregationalChurchStratfordCT, Jerry Dougherty, CC BY 2.5
- BridgeportCT EastMainStreetHD, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BridgeportCT LakeviewVillageHD 2, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Boothe Memorial Park, Stratford, CT, Igor154, Public domain
- Pequonock River Bridge, Bridgeport (Fairfield County, Connecticut), Jack Boucher, Public domain
- MilfordCT FormerMilfordPointHotel, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BridgeportCT RemingtonVillageHD, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Judson House Stratford CT, Tomticker5 ( talk ), Public domain
- BridgeportCT SterlingHillHD 2, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Entrance, Beardsley Zoo, 2009-11-06, Sage Ross, CC BY-SA 3.0
- View of Bridge from Harbour, Vinegarymass911, CC BY-SA 3.0
- StratfordCT NathanBBoothHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BridgeportCT GatewayVillageHD, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Housatonic River Bridge, Stratford, -Fairfield County, Connecticut), Jack Boucher, Public domain
- BridgeportEaglesNest, Charles W. Brilvitch, Public domain
- BridgeportCT RemingtonCityHD BondStreet, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Bridgeport tongue point lighthouse (14423193775), Russ, CC BY 2.0
- Washington Bridge CT as Seen from Stratford, Sgt. R.K. Blue at English Wikipedia, CC BY 3.0
- BridgeportCT HotelBeach 1, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BridgeportCT DeaconsPointHD SeaviewAve, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- MilfordCT LaurelBeachCasino, Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BridgeportCT EastBridgeportHD 1, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- StratfordCT IsaacLewisHouse, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- BridgeportCT EinJacobSynagogue, User:Magicpiano, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Walnut Beach III, Karl Thomas Moore, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Moses Wheeler Bridge, Markvs88 at English Wikipedia, Public domain
- Grand Street Bridge in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Historic American Engineering Record - Wayne Fleming, Public domain
- Stratford station 173, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Stratford station from Amtrak train, January 2016, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stratford station 174, Pedro Xing, CC0
- Metro-North New Haven Line train 1581 approaching Stratford June 2026, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Stratford station 175, Pedro Xing, CC0
- 24.05.25 Stratford, CT 9376 etc. (54569659267), Phil Richards from London, UK, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Straford station (Connecticut) track 4 station building June 2026, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Stratford station (Connecticut) track 3 platform building June 2026, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Stratford westbound station building from passing train, September 2018, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stratford station (Connecticut) stairs to track 3 platform June 2026, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Stratford (CT) station 1908 postcard, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Stratford station (Connecticut) June 2026 1, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
- Cutout in platform for catenary pole at Stratford station (Connecticut) June 2026, 4300streetcar, CC BY 4.0
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