Name: Stratford, CT
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Living in Stratford, CT

Ranks better than 74% of areas Follow

Population

52,300

Median Age

43.9 Years

Stratford Area Facts

Stratford has a Livability Score of 74_/100, which is considered excellent
Stratford crime rates are 20% higher than the Connecticut average
Cost of living in Stratford is 1% lower than the Connecticut average

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What do the locals think about Stratford?

50%

Family friendly

88%

Public transit is accessible

25%

Walkable to grocery stores

38%

Yards are well-kept

50%

Lots of parks

38%

Walkable to restaurants

Friendly neighbors

Safe at night

Pet friendly

Streets have sidewalks

50%

A quiet area

63%

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Stratford Reviews

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This is a very bad town 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Dec 22, 2019) This town is terrible. People who reside in this town are very rude and crazy. One of the bad thing about this town is, it has a very bad weather. It is hot in summer until late fall. In the winter season it rains a lot like freezing rain. It's just very bad. ...Read More Read Less

Community is what we make it. 4 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 09, 2019) Having called Stratford my Home Town Since Birth in 1956....... I can tell you it could have been MUCH WORSE...... Thanks Mom and Dad for choosing a Home in Stratford...... a town where MOST are proud to be here. i went to a GREAT School named Eli Whitney.... as a child, where e ...Read More ducators and students alike CARED. And STILL DO. Later I Graduated from Bunnell..... another BANNER School. Yes, it is a town with some problems.... but can you name one that doesn't??? Stratford isn't quite sure if it wants to be a city or a town..... that confuses me. The Amenities are all within walking distance for me. I look forward to engaging in their Senior events.... God willing. Stratford can be difficult during Winter..... the Weather not so great....... roads a a disaster in terms of infrastructure.... but we have a new BAG tax...... PLEASE FIX the roads. It is happening but VERY slowly. Medical care is TOP NOTCH!!! EMS and services are TOP NOTCH! Police are there if there is any emergency Again ..... Police do a GREAT job here!! Special THANKS to ALL FIRST RESPONDERS! How can I say anything Negative about a community that has largely been Positive for over 63 Years!!!! Community is what we make it. (As Kennedy said. ) Be well! Thanks for reading! PS. I forgot to mention .... you may not like the Taxes here. Read Less

Stratford - bad town 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 05, 2019) We used to live in Stratford and then Orange CT (nearby) and it was really bad. We now live 25 minutes away from Albany NY. Anyway, Stratford and Orange is bad because the weather is terrible. These towns get alot of icy rain in winter to spring. Stratford climate is very hot and ...Read More humid in summer and warm Iike crazy in fall to spring. The air quality is bad too. One of my family might got sick because of this. There is nothing too see in this town. This town is dangerous and there is alot of people using drugs and the people are bad and crazy. Every places such as grocery, shopping, eating, etc are long driving around this town. I could tell some more flaws about this town, but I have no time to, so my conclusion is I'll never or not move back to Orange CT and I'll never go back to Stratford CT. Lots of bad and sad things happened when I lived near this place. Read Less

Stratford, CT - A Town For All Seasons 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 24, 2012) I have lived in Stratford my entire life and I truly cannot imagine living anywhere else. This quaint, little town is nestled along the coastline of Long Island Sound. The district has a total area of about 20 square miles so it's easy to commute from one side of town to the othe ...Read More r. Stratford is a family oriented municipality, perfect to raise your children and settle in for a long time. The school system is one of the best in Connecticut including after school programs for younger children. Because of its close proximity to larger towns, Stratford's location is convenient to the nearby malls, theaters, shops and fine dining spots. Stratford is located only 60 miles from New York City, which can be easily accessed by train, highway I-95 or the scenic route of the Merritt Parkway.

Most of the local population is employed at the Sikorsky Aircraft plant in Stratford, which is an internationally known helicopter manufacturer. This town is also very inclined to receive new small business owners to increase the employment rate and population. Local commerce owners have created very close-knit community and network of support with each other. Stratford's officials maintain good relationship with the residents and the workforce alike. Many visitors find the historic appearance of Stratford charming. The town will soon be celebrating its 400th anniversary and many preparations are already in progress. Due to the community beautification plan, many new construction jobs have been created, therefore the unemployment rate in Stratford is low.

Numerous Stratford families belong to the Mill River Country Club situated by the picturesque Housatonic River. The club offers wide variety of activities for the entire family. Golf, swimming, charitable events, summer programs for children of all ages, are just a few that should be mentioned.

Nearby Booth Memorial Park is one of the most visited places in Stratford as it contains historical buildings dating back to 17th century. The Rose Garden and the surrounding grounds offer 20 acres of peaceful leisure time. The local population takes great pride in their town and welcomes all new residents with open arms. Read Less

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Stratford - bad town 0.5 rating By Anonymous ( Oct 05, 2019) We used to live in Stratford and then Orange CT (nearby) and it was really bad. We now live 25 minutes away from Albany NY. Anyway, Stratford and Orange is bad because the weather is terrible. These towns get alot of icy rain in winter to spring. Stratford climate is very hot and ...Read More humid in summer and warm Iike crazy in fall to spring. The air quality is bad too. One of my family might got sick because of this. There is nothing too see in this town. This town is dangerous and there is alot of people using drugs and the people are bad and crazy. Every places such as grocery, shopping, eating, etc are long driving around this town. I could tell some more flaws about this town, but I have no time to, so my conclusion is I'll never or not move back to Orange CT and I'll never go back to Stratford CT. Lots of bad and sad things happened when I lived near this place. Read Less

Stratford, CT - A Town For All Seasons 4.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 24, 2012) I have lived in Stratford my entire life and I truly cannot imagine living anywhere else. This quaint, little town is nestled along the coastline of Long Island Sound. The district has a total area of about 20 square miles so it's easy to commute from one side of town to the othe ...Read More r. Stratford is a family oriented municipality, perfect to raise your children and settle in for a long time. The school system is one of the best in Connecticut including after school programs for younger children. Because of its close proximity to larger towns, Stratford's location is convenient to the nearby malls, theaters, shops and fine dining spots. Stratford is located only 60 miles from New York City, which can be easily accessed by train, highway I-95 or the scenic route of the Merritt Parkway.

Most of the local population is employed at the Sikorsky Aircraft plant in Stratford, which is an internationally known helicopter manufacturer. This town is also very inclined to receive new small business owners to increase the employment rate and population. Local commerce owners have created very close-knit community and network of support with each other. Stratford's officials maintain good relationship with the residents and the workforce alike. Many visitors find the historic appearance of Stratford charming. The town will soon be celebrating its 400th anniversary and many preparations are already in progress. Due to the community beautification plan, many new construction jobs have been created, therefore the unemployment rate in Stratford is low.

Numerous Stratford families belong to the Mill River Country Club situated by the picturesque Housatonic River. The club offers wide variety of activities for the entire family. Golf, swimming, charitable events, summer programs for children of all ages, are just a few that should be mentioned.

Nearby Booth Memorial Park is one of the most visited places in Stratford as it contains historical buildings dating back to 17th century. The Rose Garden and the surrounding grounds offer 20 acres of peaceful leisure time. The local population takes great pride in their town and welcomes all new residents with open arms. Read Less

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