The Town FilesStamford, New York
Town in Delaware County · population 2,000 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $188,200
- Household income
- $62,083
- Jan low / Jul high
- 11° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 68 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 1
- Median age
- 46.9
Stamford is a town of 2,000 people in Delaware County, New York. The median home is worth $188,200, below the typical New York town ($217,700). It ranks better for a vacation home than 97% of New York towns, hipper than 93% of New York towns, better for retirees than 91% of New York towns.
How Stamford ranks
Percentile among New York towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New York towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Stamford is worth $188,200, below the typical New York town ($217,700). Homes cost about 3.0 times the median household income of $62,083, which is more affordable than 45% of New York towns. Median rent is $825 a month. 73.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Stamford | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $188,200 | $217,700 |
| Median rent | $825 | $1,080 |
| Median household income | $62,083 | $80,740 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.0× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 73.9% | 79.5% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 19.6% | — |
Who lives in Stamford
| People | Stamford | Typical New York town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.9 | 43.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 23.0% | 20.4% |
| Under 18 | 18.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.6% | 30.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.7% | 9.3% |
| Veterans | 9.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.4% | — |
| Work from home | 9.6% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 29.3 min | 26.0 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.8% | 91.1% |
Weather in Stamford
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 10.7°F. About 44.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 68.3 inches of snow (typical New York town: 62.9 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 165 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Stamford since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New York town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on October 1, 1986 about 6.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on October 1, 1986.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 4 times; the largest was 1.25 inches on August 4, 2023.
Severe weather in Delaware County since 1996
Delaware County has been included in 39 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4825: Remnants Of Tropical Storm Debby |
| August 22, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3565: Hurricane Henri |
| March 20, 2020 | Biological | DR-4480: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3434: Covid-19 |
| October 1, 2018 | Flood | DR-4397: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Delaware County
Delaware County had 14,276 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,992 a year. Unemployment was 4% in 2023; in Stamford itself the ACS puts it at 9.2%.
Public schools in Stamford
1 public school with 313 students, about 10.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH KORTRIGHT CENTRAL SCHOOL | PK-12 | 313 | 10.1 |
Towns near Stamford
- Stamford, NY5.5 mi · 1,040 people · home $178,600
- Bovina, NY6.5 mi · 658 people · home $356,300
- Roxbury, NY7.3 mi · 2,247 people · home $271,000
- Kortright, NY7.3 mi · 1,544 people · home $217,000
- Harpersfield, NY7.8 mi · 1,442 people · home $222,800
- Jefferson, NY10.8 mi · 1,333 people · home $186,900
- Middletown, NY12.5 mi · 3,336 people · home $250,000
- Gilboa, NY12.5 mi · 1,111 people · home $219,600
Stamford questions
Is Stamford, New York a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Stamford scores better for retirees than 91% of New York towns and quieter than 87%. 23.0% of residents are 65 or older (median age 46.9).
How much does a house cost in Stamford?
The median owner-occupied home in Stamford is valued at $188,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,083, so homes cost about 3.0 times income. Median rent is $825 a month.
What is the weather like in Stamford?
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 10.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 44.8 inches of precipitation a year and 68.3 inches of snow.
Does Stamford get tornadoes?
1 tornado has passed within 10 miles of Stamford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on October 1, 1986. The typical New York town has had 5.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)