Livability Score

83
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities A+

There are lots of amenities close to this location.
Coffee (1) F
Lorca
Coffee Shop
Le Pain Quotidien
Coffee Shop
Caffè Nero
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Upper Crust Bakery Cafe
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Avon Theatre
Cinema
Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery
Art Gallery
Bow Tie Cinemas Landmark 9
Cinema
The Palace Theatre
Theatre Arts
Bow Tie Majestic Cinema
Cinema
Stamford Center for the Arts
Theatre Arts
Cubeta Stadium
Stadium
Connecticut Graphis Arts Center and Museum
Museum
Darien Arts Center
Attraction
Andrew Shaw Memorial Trust Scout Cabin
Attraction
Darien Playhouse
Cinema
Greenwich Historical Society
Museum
Food and Drink (15) A+
16 Handles
Sweets
Brickhouse Bar & Grill
Bar
Tigin Irish Pub
Bar
Star Wines & Spirits
Alcohol
Bradford's Grill & Tavern
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Tomatillo
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
The Wedge Inn
Deli
Dairy Queen
Sweets
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Bobby V's Resturant & Sports Bar
Bar
Tiernans Bar & Pub
Bar
Casey's Cavern
Bar
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Donut Delight
Fast Food
Fairway Wine & Spirits
Alcohol
KFC Stamford
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Dunkin' Donuts
Fast Food
Harbor Point Wines & Spirits
Alcohol
Sign of the Whale
Bar
Atomic Wings
Fast Food
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Seaside Tavern
Bar
Fitness (1) F
YMCA Stamford
Gym
Glenbrook Community Center
Community Centre
Chester Addison Community Center
Community Centre
Jewish Community Center of Stamford
Community Centre
Groceries (1) B
Target
Grocery Store
Matthew's Bakery
Bakery
Fairway
Grocery Store
Fairway
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Bev-Max
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
STOP n SHOP
Grocery Store
Grade A Markets
Grocery Store
ShopRite
Grocery Store
Stop & Shop
Grocery Store
Scarpelli's Sausage
Butcher
Whole Foods Market
Grocery Store
Trader Joe's
Grocery Store
Acme
Grocery Store
Darien Cheese & Fine Foods
Cheese
Parks (12) A+
Latham Park
Park
Kiwanis Park
Park
Veterans Memorial Park
Park
Joseph L. Carpinelli Park
Park
Atlantic Square
Park
Columbus Park
Park
Pine Hill Aprtments Dog Park
Park
Mill River Park
Park
Daskham Park
Park
Stamford Government Center Roof Park
Park
Mill River Park
Park
Dr. Jacob Nemoitin Park
Park
Washington Boulevard Park - Gateway Park
Park
Rotary Park
Park
Homer Lee Wise Memorial Park
Park
Scalzi Park
Park
Friendship Park
Park
Hatch Field
Park
Horon Park
Park
Waterside Park
Park
Lione Park
Park
Harbor Point Commons Park
Park
Czescik Park
Park
Edward Hunt Recreation Area
Park
George T. Barrett Field
Park
Shops (8) C+
Stamford Photo & News
Convenience Store
Engel's Furs
Clothing
Totally Tip
Beauty
Bedford Street Market
Convenience Store
Macy's
Department Store
Burlington
Clothing
Stamford Town Center
Mall
City Furniture Home Decor
Furniture
Elm Street Market
Convenience Store
Ridgeway Shopping Center
Mall
Superior Barber Shop
Hairdresser
Rocio's Beauty Salon
Beauty
West Main Convenience
Convenience Store
Alltown
Convenience Store
Generation Barber
Hairdresser
Food Bag
Convenience Store
Stamford Marble Imports Co.
Interior Decoration
Dave's Cycle and Fitness
Bicycle
Nielsen's Florist
Florist
Darien Sports Shop
Clothing
Shell
Convenience Store
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Neighborhoods with high amenity scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. West Side (C-)

3. South End (D)

4. Glenbrook (F)

5. Ridgeway (F)

commute A+

Of all people who commute, 16.3% take public transportation in Downtown.
Public Transit Stops (4)
Stops & Stations A+
UConn Stamford
Bus Stop
Stamford
Transit Station
Glenbrook
Transit Station
Noroton Heights
Transit Station
Old Greenwich
Transit Station
Springdale
Transit Station
Riverside
Transit Station
Darien
Transit Station
Cos Cob
Transit Station
Workers Taking Public Transit
16.3% A-
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Neighborhoods with high commute scores:

1. Springdale (A+)

2. Glenbrook (A)

3. Belltown (A-)

4. Waterside (B+)

5. North Stamford (F)

cost of living F

The cost of living in Downtown is 134/100 - which is 14% higher than Connecticut.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. F
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax B-
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Neighborhoods with high cost of living scores:

1. West Side (F)

2. Waterside (F)

3. Downtown (F)

4. South End (F)

5. Glenbrook (F)

crime B+

Downtown crime rates are 1,622 per 100k, which is 1% lower than Connecticut
Property Crime
1,392 crimes per 100k B
Violent Crime
230 crimes per 100k B+
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Neighborhoods with high crime scores:

1. North Stamford (A+)

2. Palmers Hill (A+)

3. Shippan (A+)

4. Westover (A+)

5. Newfield (A+)

employment A+

The median income in Downtown is $88,618 - which is 24% higher than Connecticut.
Med. Household Income
$88,618 A+
Unemployment Rate
3.3% B-
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Neighborhoods with high employment scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. Springdale (A+)

3. South End (A+)

4. Glenbrook (A)

5. Waterside (B)

health A+

There are many hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (8)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Stamford Dental Spa
Dentist
Stamford Fire Department Headquarters
Fire Station
Hayley Barocas DMD LLC
Dentist
Stamford Dental Arts
Dentist
Stamford Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Tully Health Center
Clinic
Stamford Fire Marshal's Office
Fire Station
Community Health Center of Stamford
Clinic
Stamford Hospital
Hospital
Stamford Fire Department Station 3
Fire Station
Stamford Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
Stamford Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Glenbrook Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Belltown Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS
Pharmacy
Sound Beach Volunteer Fire Department
Fire Station
Noroton Heights Fire Department
Fire Station
Turn of River Fire Department Station 2
Fire Station
Springdale Fire Company
Fire Station
Noroton Fire Department
Fire Station
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Darien Fire Marshal's Office
Fire Station
Dantini Dental of Stamford
Dentist
Darien Police Station
Police
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B-
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Neighborhoods with high health & safety scores:

1. Springdale (A+)

2. West Side (A+)

3. Glenbrook (A+)

4. Ridgeway (A+)

5. South End (A+)

housing A+

Downtown home prices are $330,669 - which is 23% higher than Connecticut
Home Price
$330,669 A+
Home Appreciation Rate
22% A+
Home Affordability
3.7x (home price to income ratio) C
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Neighborhoods with high housing scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. Ridgeway (A+)

3. Turn Of River (A+)

4. Belltown (A+)

5. North Stamford (A)

schools C-

The Downtown graduation rate is 93% - which is 7% higher than Connecticut
School Test Scores
20% F
High School Grad. Rates
93% A
Elementary Schools (0) B-
Hart School
Cloonan School
Stamford Charter School For Excellence
Strawberry Hill An Ext. Of Rogers International
Rogers International School
Trailblazers Academy
Julia A. Stark School
Westover School
K. T. Murphy School
Stillmeadow School
Our Lady Of Grace Nursery School & Kindergarten
The Pinnacle School
The Spire School
Dolan School
Toquam Magnet School
Holmes Elementary School
Rippowam Middle School
International School At Dundee
North Mianus School
Middlesex Middle School
Newfield School
Old Greenwich School
Hindley Elementary School
Roxbury School
Riverside School
High Schools (1) A+
Stamford Academy
Stamford High School
J. M. Wright Technical High School
Jewish High School Of Connecticut
The Pinnacle School
The Spire School
The Academy Of Information Technology
Individuals Achieving Independence
Trinity Catholic High School
Westhill High School
Darien High School
The Stanwich School
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Neighborhoods with high education scores:

1. Turn Of River (A)

2. West Side (A-)

3. Palmers Hill (B+)

4. Newfield (B+)

5. Springdale (B)

ratings A+

Downtown has an overall rating of 97% from 2 reviews.
User Reviews (0)
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User Surveys (2)
From AreaVibes A+
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Neighborhoods with high user rating scores:

1. Downtown (A+)

2. Westover (A+)

3. Shippan (A+)

4. North Stamford (A+)

5. Belltown (A+)

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      A+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Downtown? Yes, there are lots of amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Latham Park
      Kiwanis Park
      Veterans Memorial Park
      Joseph L. Carpinelli Park
      Atlantic Square
      Columbus Park
      Pine Hill Aprtments Dog Park
      Mill River Park

      Entertainment

      Avon Theatre
      Fernando Luis Alvarez Gallery
      Bow Tie Cinemas Landmark 9
      The Palace Theatre
      Bow Tie Majestic Cinema
      Stamford Center for the Arts
      Cubeta Stadium
      Connecticut Graphis Arts Center and Museum

      Food & Drink

      16 Handles
      Brickhouse Bar & Grill
      Tigin Irish Pub
      Star Wines & Spirits
      Bradford's Grill & Tavern
      Subway
      Tomatillo
      McDonald's

      A+ Commute

      Is public transit available in Downtown? Of all people who commute, 16.3% take public transportation in Downtown.
      Drive to Work
      60%

      18% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      16%

      11% higher than the US average

      Walk to Work
      10%

      7% higher than the US average

      F Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Downtown? The cost of living in Downtown is 134/100 - which is 14% higher than Connecticut.
      Downtown
      134

      34% more expensive than average

      Stamford
      158

      58% more expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      B+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Downtown? Downtown crime rates are 1,622, which are 1% lower than Connecticut
      Total Crime
      1,622 per 100k people

      30% lower than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 62

      30% lower than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -11%

      Year over year crime is down

      A+ Employment

      What is the median income in Downtown? The median income in Downtown is $88,618 which is 24% higher than Connecticut.
      Median household income
      $88,61860% higher than the US average
      Income per capita
      $56,95591% higher than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      30% lower than the US average

      A+ Health & Safety

      Is Downtown a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are many hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Stamford Hospital

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      CVS Pharmacy

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Downtown home prices? Downtown home prices are $330,669 - which is 23% higher than Connecticut
      Median home value
      $330,66979% higher than the US average
      Median rent price
      $1,85195% higher than the US average
      Home Ownership
      21%

      67% lower than the US average

      C- Schools

      Does Downtown have good schools? The Downtown graduation rate is 93% - which is 7% higher than Connecticut
      High school grad. rates
      93%

      12% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      20%

      58% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      A+ User Ratings

      Is Downtown a good place to live? Downtown has an overall rating of 97% from 2 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      97%

      2 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      n/a%

      0 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      97%

      2 total surveys

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