Stamford : Connecticut
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Where to Retire in Stamford and Home Prices
There are many active adult communities in Stamford (see link at top right).
The National Association of Realtors reports the the median home sale price to be $591,400, in the Bridgeport-Stamford-Norwalk area during the 3rd quarter of 2020, and shows it to be a 27% rise from a year earlier at $464,400. There is a very wide range in home prices depending on size and location.
What is special about Stamford
Nice location on Long Island Sound, lots of sophisticated employment choices, an interesting downtown, and some good parks and recreational possibilities.
What is not special about Stamford
The cost of living is very high and that includes home prices. Traffic is intense most of the time, particularly at commute times.
Climate and Physical Environment
January's average temperature is about 30 degrees, with July's average at 74 degrees. Stamford gets about 30 inches of snow annually.
Restaurants & Cultural Scene
Stamford offers many restaurants, several with great reviews on TripAdvisor.com; culturally, the town boasts theaters, parks, and museums, and is host to annual festivals and events.
Crime
Crime in Stamford is a little over half the national average.
Medical facilities
Stamford Health is located here offering all sorts of health services.
Transportation
Stamford has public bus transportation and very good train service to NYC and Boston.
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