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Quaint character meets metropolitan conveniences in Downtown Stamford
Late 19th-century Italianate-style storefronts mix with 21st-century high-rises in Downtown Stamford, the vibrant core of Connecticut’s second most populous city. “It’s the perfect mix of small-town and big city,” says Todd Auslander, a co-founder of The Auslander Kasindorf Team at Keller Williams Realty, who has sold several properties in the area. “There’s something to do every day of the week, whether you want to see live music at a bar or hang out at one of the little pocket parks.” Outdoor dining spaces block off parking spots along Bedford Street’s small strip of cozy bars and swanky Italian restaurants. Recently built condo complexes and century-old churches tower over the same streets. A neon red-and-blue sign glows atop the 1939 Avon Theatre, one of the neighborhood's many longstanding entertainment centers. The half-mile-long Greenway North Path connects Mill River Park, home of the Alive at Five summer concert series, with 48-acre Scalzi Park, the city’s largest green space. Locals also easily access the Stamford Amtrak Station and Interstate 95, also known as the Connecticut Turnpike, in Downtown Stamford’s southernmost area.
Dinner and drinks on Bedford Street and pickleball in Stamford Town Center
“There are restaurants and bars on almost every street in Downtown Stamford, but Bedford Street is probably the busiest because people can eat outside and walk somewhere else to get drinks,” Auslander says. Lime-green umbrellas shade bistro tables in front of Capriccio Café, a contemporary Italian spot known for thin-crust pizzas and Saturday-morning brunch. Next door, a stone fireplace crackles inside Tigín Irish Pub, where locals have gathered to watch soccer games, sip pints of Guinness and listen to live music since 1997. Bumper stickers, beer signs and dart boards cover the mahogany walls of Brick House, another late-night locale with different drink deals every night and weekend karaoke. Escalators and marble elevators connect Stamford Town Center’s four floors of shopping, home to retailers like Macy’s and Barnes & Noble. Though many stores closed post-COVID, the mall’s former Saks Fifth Avenue converted into the 27-court Pickleball America complex in 2023, slowly ushering in new restaurants and indoor playgrounds. Locals can grab groceries from Target on Broad Street. Downtown Stamford is also home to several large companies, like Deloitte and Henkel, as well as a more colorful corporate citizen: On Washington Boulevard, a 7-foot-tall concrete world championship belt sits outside the 13-story headquarters for World Wrestling Entertainment, which employs over 700 people.
Capriccio is a popular Italian restaurant on Bedford St. in downtown Stamford.
Pickleball America, located inside the Stamford Town Center, is a popular recreational spot.
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Century-old condo complexes and modern high-rises in Downtown Stamford
Young American elm trees, vintage lampposts, and condo and townhouse complexes fill Downtown Stamford’s sidewalk-lined streets. Renovated red-brick buildings from the 1920s have one-bedroom units selling between $250,000 and $400,000. Two-bedroom New Traditional townhouses built during the ’80s are priced between $500,000 and $600,000. Stamford’s tallest building, the 36-story Park Tower, was built in 2009, featuring floor-to-ceiling windows with Long Island Sound views. One-bedroom units can start at $700,000, and three-bedroom options may go for over $1.5 million. As the neighborhood is 80% renters, there are also several apartment complexes, like Atlantic Station, a mirrored, tri-tower building where rent costs between $2,800 and $4,000 per month.
A beautiful 1920's style condo with an arched entrance sits on Summer St. in downtown Stamford.
Parc Stamford high rise provides luxurious condo-style living in downtown Stamford.
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The Greenway North Path connects Mill River Park and Scalzi Park
Light-pink cherry trees and black metal benches line the gray stone sidewalks of Mill River Park, a green space at the Rippowam River’s shallow, southernmost end. “This is a park that everyone in the city comes to,” Auslander says. “Kids will run around the water fountain in the summer, and then it becomes an ice-skating rink in the winter, so there’s stuff to do year-round.” Hand-carved horses, rabbits and frogs spin around a carousel, located under a curved wood pavilion. Dogs jump through tire obstacles at the gravel terrain Bark Park. Bright yellow marsh marigolds and purple New England asters are just a few native plants near the river’s rocky shore. Whittingham Discovery Center is a contemporary-style glass and stainless-steel building with exhibits on the history of the Mill River and Connecticut wildlife. For three Thursdays at the end of the summer, a stage at the park hosts the Alive at Five concert series, welcoming local beer tents, food trucks and live music from performers like Lil Jon and The All-American Rejects. Locals can follow the Greenway North Path to Scalzi Park, which brims with tennis, basketball, and sand volleyball courts. A spray park is next to the playground, where the equipment includes plastic rock-climbing walls and twisty slides. The crack of a bat and cheers from the crowd fill the air at the softball fields and Cubeta Stadium, the flagship facility for the Babe Ruth Baseball youth league. The closest Long Island Sound beach is 2 miles east at Cove Island Park.
Scalzi Park is located a few minutes north of downtown Stamford, offering numerous activities.
Take a walk along the Rippowam river in Mill River Park.
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A farmers market in Veterans Park and comedy sets at The Palace
With pocket parks, historic churches and a handful of theaters, Downtown Stamford has numerous community hubs. An American flag waves over the grass and concrete Veterans Park, where the Downtown Stamford Farmers Market happens on Saturday mornings from June through October. Yellow, red and orange picnic tables dot Latham Park, a half-acre green space that hosts chess tournaments every Saturday morning. Both on Atlantic Avenue, The Palace is a renovated 1920s vaudeville theater for comedy shows, musicals and ballets, while Stamford Studios is an NBC-owned production center where programs like "Jerry Springer" and "Maury" used to film and where shows like “Karamo” and “Someone They Knew With Tamron Hall” now produce episodes. Movie buffs can catch indie flicks at the Greek Revival-style Avon Theatre or watch a blockbuster at one of the two AMC theaters. Built in 1868, the Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist is a Catholic, Romanesque Revival-style church on Atlantic Street, offering English, French, Latin and Creole services every Sunday. On Bedford Street, 56 bells chime atop First Presbyterian Church, nicknamed “Fish Church” for its circa-1954 wooden structure that resembles a fish.
Veterans Park on Atlantic Street pays respect to the Stamford servicemen and women.
Latham Park is located on Bedford St. in downtown Stamford and hosts chess tournaments.
The Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist is located on Atlantic St. in downtown Stamford.
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Stamford Public Schools and the UConn Stamford Campus
Children can attend Davenport Ridge Elementary School, rated a B-minus by Niche, and then Rippowam Middle School, which earns a C-plus. Students may continue to B-graded Stamford High School, where dual-enrollment classes with the University of Connecticut include environmental science, European history and microeconomics. The UConn Stamford Campus is an all-glass, 225,000-square-foot building in Downtown Stamford, where students can choose between 15 bachelor's degree programs, like financial management and political science.
Davenport Ridge Elementary School is a few minutes north of downtown Stamford.
Rippowam Middle School is a beautiful campus just north of downtown Stamford.
Stamford High School serves the areas oldest learners in downtown Stamford.
UCONN Stamford sits next to Mill River Park in downtown Stamford.
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A walkable neighborhood with easy access to New York City
“People walk to work in Downtown Stamford, but there are a ton of New York City commuters too because it’s obviously a lot cheaper to live here,” Auslander says. The Stamford Amtrak Station on Washington Boulevard follows the Metro-North Railroad, carrying passengers to New York City in about an hour. The Connecticut Turnpike makes New York City a 40-mile drive south, and New Haven is equidistant to the north. Numerous Connecticut Transit bus stops are in the area. Stamford Hospital is about a mile west, and the Westchester County Airport is 13 miles northeast.
The Stamford Train Station provides easy commuting access north or south.
The CT turnpike, i95, runs right through the southern end of downtown Stamford.
The bus stop at Veterans Park is a major stop for various bus lines in downtown Stamford.
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Parks in this Area
Mill River Park Playground
Latham Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Veterans Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Columbus Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Multi-Purpose Field
Scalzi Park
Mill River Park
Picnic Area
Trails
Events
Transit
Airport
Westchester County
24 min drive
Bus
E Main St & Glenbrook Rd
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Prospect St & North St
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Tresser Blvd & Clinton Ave
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Washington Blvd & Hoyt St
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Washington Blvd & 1315 Washington Blvd
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Washington Blvd & Division St
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Tresser Blvd & Greyrock Pl
Crime and Safety
1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime
Downtown Stamford
US
Homicide
4
4
Sexual Assault
5
4
Assault with Weapon
4
4
Robbery
6
4
Burglary
8
4
Motor Vehicle Theft
8
4
Larceny
9
4
Crime Score
7
4
Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com
Demographics and Home Trends
On average, homes in Downtown Stamford, Stamford sell after 54 days on the market compared to the national average of 47 days. The average sale price for homes in Downtown Stamford, Stamford over the last 12 months is $453,009, down 5% from the average home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Location, Location, Location! Lovely Over-sized 2 Bedroom Top Floor Unit in the Heart of Downtown, Units in this Well Maintained Building do not Come up Often, Don't Miss out! Walk to Shops, Restaurants, Bars, Theaters, Parks. Commuters' Dream, Train & Transportation Nearby, Convenient to I-95. Fully Equipped Kitchen with Gas/Oven Range, Stainless Steel Refrigerator and Backsplash. The Primary
Move right into this picture-perfect home, centrally located and close to everything! With many recent upgrades, including a new kitchen, updated bathrooms, and a Trex deck, this home has it all. Enjoy the best of both worlds--walking distance to downtown Stamford and just 1.5 miles from the train, while nestled in a peaceful residential neighborhood with a very private backyard. The open-concept
Discover your dream urban retreat at The Biltmore in the heart of downtown Stamford. A stunning one-bedroom corner unit located on the 10th floor. This beautifully designed residence boasts breathtaking panoramic views of the city skyline, providing a perfect backdrop for both relaxation and entertainment. Inside, you'll find a spacious bedroom featuring a walk in closet, a modern kitchen
Light-Filled freshly painted 1-Bedroom End Unit - Walk to Everything! Welcome to this bright and inviting second-floor (walk-up) 1-bedroom apartment, ideally located in a vibrant and walkable neighborhood. This charming abode features a spacious, well-apportioned living room with oversized windows (Replaced 2018) that flood the space with natural light, a cozy dining area, and a functional
YES this is the turn-key pristine two bedroom 2 and 1/2 bath condo you've been waiting for in Stamford's only luxury full service condominium! Enter into a generous foyer with a separate balanced wing where you will find two large bedroom suites flanking a spacious living room, kitchen/dining area with floor to ceiling windows. Retreat to your private balcony after a long day situated right off
First Floor Studio in Secure Building in downtown location. Includes Heat, Hot Water and Cooking Gas Also Reserved Parking Space #86. Freshly painted and new carpet. Must have good credit
Prospect Park is the place to be in downtown Stamford. No matter which way you turn outside your new home, you’ll find a myriad of entertainment options, including the restaurants and night life of Bedford Street. You’ll enjoy living in a comfortable apartment home close to I-95, Metro North, Shopping, Dining, Nightlife, Target and CVS. The two beautifully landscaped high-rise apartment buildings
Bright,a iry and open 1 bedroom, 1 bath unit in a great building in a very convenient location. Take advantage of everything the downtown Stamford area has to offer. This great unit has city views, 2 garage reserved spots, newer flooring throughout, as well as stainless steel appliances, granite countertops and in unit washer/dryer. 2 newer a/c-heating units. This a wonderful place to live.
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Average Home Value
Source: Public Records
Property Mix - Square Feet
This Neighborhood Has More Renters
Demographics
Total Population
20,068
Median Age
35
Population Density
41 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.8%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
12.5%
Below the national average
19.1%
Finances
Median Household Income
$85,949
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$110,728
Education and Workforce
High School Graduates
91.6%
College Graduates
64.3%
Significantly above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
27.4%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
72.6%
Weather
Annual Precipitation
47''
Average Winter Low Temperature
23°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
25''
Area Factors
Very Bikeable
Bike Score®
74/ 100
Walker's Paradise
Walk Score®
97/ 100
Excellent Transit
Transit Score®
71/ 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score
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