Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford is a beautiful coastal community along Connecticut’s shoreline. Stamford is the 4th largest city in Connecticut with nearly 119,985 residents. Stamford is 25 miles to the northeast of New York City and 40 miles southwest of New Haven. Stamford lies within Fairfield County and borders Greenwich, New Canaan, Darien and Pound Ridge, NY. We rate the location of this city as excellent. There is easy access to the Big Apple, while living in an upscale suburban community.
With its suburban charm and slight population comes a strong sense of community. Stamford residents enjoy safe living conditions with very little crime. These are ideal conditions for raising a family, or for anyone who likes peace of mind. Because of this, Stamford has truly flourished as a top relocation destination.
Many of Stamford’s residents work in nearby New York, while still others maintain a primary residence in New York City, with a second home in Stamford. Home ownership has proven to be a steady appreciation over the years.
Stamford is a city that works with its residents. Stamford’s successes have flourished in the last 5 years, as the city has been recognized and awarded in many different categories. Stamford is an economically sound community and continues to pursue economic development initiatives to both attract and retain companies and corporations. In the past 6 years, Stamford has seen incredible growth and added to its list of prestigious corporate headquarters. In the last 2 years, major corporations like The North American Headquarters of UBS are now calling Stamford home.
Stamford is a city with many faces. It offers opportunities for both urban and suburban living. North Stamford is magnificently wooded and offers respite from urban life. While downtown offers an urban setting replete with its corporate center. Not far from this setting are shoreline areas that offer local parks and beaches.
The central core of Stamford is its downtown. It offers a wide variety of food and entertainment options. There is also a wide variety of retail stores to shop and a shopping mall. The atmosphere downtown is fun and exciting for people of all ages.
New residents will be pleased to know that Stamford has cultural diversity and lots of entertainment options. Stamford has several museums and art galleries like Stamford Museum & Nature Center and The Whitney Museum of American Art. Stamford rests alongside one of the most beautiful coastlines in the country. Here you can boat, fish, ski and enjoy the beautiful waters all year round.
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