Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Stamford

Affordability

Stamford's median asking rent is $2,276 per month and the median household income is $111,586 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024). About 51% of Stamford residents rent their homes, reflecting strong demand for rental housing in the city.

Lease Lantern tracks 23 HUD-assisted or income-restricted properties in Stamford, covering 1,677 units -- an important resource for renters who need housing costs tied to income rather than market rates.

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Stamford Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 160 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

Getting Around Stamford

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Stamford rates 95 (Walker's Paradise), 72 for Transit (Excellent Transit), and 76 for Biking. These scores reflect conditions near the assisted properties listed on this page.

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 23 public schools across 3 districts serve Stamford, including 14 elementary, 5 middle, and 4 high schools. Quality and programs vary by school and district, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

Cost of Renting in Stamford, CT

Stamford is one of Connecticut's more expensive rental markets. The median household income is $111,586 per year and the median monthly rent is $2,276, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. Income-based and HUD-assisted housing can make a meaningful difference for renters in this market.

• Median monthly rent: $2,276 (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Median household income: $111,586 per year (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Renter-occupied households: 51% of Stamford households rent (Census ACS 5-Year)
• Affordable units available: 1,677 income-based and HUD-assisted units across 23 properties in Stamford

Flood and Environmental Exposure

Of the 23 HUD-assisted properties mapped for flood risk in Stamford, 2 fall within a high-risk flood zone. The remaining 21 properties are not in a high-risk area, so most residents are unlikely to face significant flood exposure.