Stamford, CT is a great city located in Fairfield County. It is known for its vibrant downtown area with numerous shops, restaurants and attractions. Stamford also features many parks, a marina, and plenty of entertainment venues. Visitors can take part in outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, and camping. There are also cultural events and festivals throughout the year. People often flock to Stamford for its many historical sites that tell the story of this city’s past.
The reviews of Stamford are overwhelmingly positive. People appreciate the city's blend of history, culture and recreational activities. Residents enjoy the city's close proximity to New York City while still enjoying a small town feel. Many people come from all over to explore Stamford's shops, restaurants and attractions, which cater to both tourists and locals alike. The city is considered a safe place with excellent schools and good housing options for those who want to put down roots here. Finally, people rave about the friendly atmosphere found throughout the area - from the businesses that make up Downtown Stamford to the neighborhoods beyond its borders.
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How is the social scene in Stamford? - 2/27/2008
I currently reside in Chicago and I'm interested in possibly moving to Stamford in the Spring. I'm in my early 30's and I'm looking to move to a city that offers a contemporary progressive flare with a little classic charm. How are race relations in the city? I'm an African American woman who enjoys meeting, socializing and dating people from all
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Stamford - 2/12/2008
public schools not so great...must go private. Everything else is just fine. Proximity/location to NYC is
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Stamford Weather - 2/12/2008
Spring and Fall can be great. In summer expect temperatures exceeding 90 F accompanied by mugginess for at least 3
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weather - 11/14/2007
the fall is visually beautiful, the air crisp and fresh, the smell like roasted
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Could have been the perfect place - 10/5/2007
I've been living in Stamford for the past 12 years and made only one mistake: not buying a house when they were $200K. You won't be able to find a decent place for under $600K today.
This being said, it's a great place to live.
The people: Many of us are not "new rich", only old poor who decided to stay, even after the price hike, because we had made a life here. There's a decent Spanish and Eastern European population. Some of teh black population moved North when prices started climbing. Two neighborhoods remain predominantly black. There are only 3 kinds of people in Stamford:
1)Rich people who don't think twice before buying a 2 million house on the water or in the country side.
2) Middle class people who spend every penny they have in expensive middle class houses.
3) Subsidized people who will eventually manage to save enough money to buy a nice house somewhere else.
The activities: For all tastes.
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Stamford - - 9/3/2007
The downtown area is alive with art, cultural events, restaurants, and people. It is a wonderful place to enjoy the parks, fitness centers, museums, and a multi-cultural population. It is 45 minutes from NYC.
Living near the downtown area also means that you have access to college campus, a library, trains, buses, taxis. There are two major highways - I 95, New England Thruway and the Merritt Parkway. The majority of the population is educated and professional, yet there is an electic and diverse population with restaurants to serve many, many ethnic palates. It is a great city to live
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Very Interesting Area - 10/17/2006
Interesting the culture change in this area compared to other areas in the area. Densely populated,but quaint and
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Not what it used to be - 9/19/2006
I grew up next door to Stamford in the 60-70's and watched it get inundated with nouveau riche with attitude. It is one thing living around Old Money, but all these BMW (Big money wasters) moved and and turned it into an enclave of the Rich and Callous. Only very poor, nonwhites work in the local businesses (and they are shocked when someone actually speaks to them). Everyone is in a hurry and rude. The orginal Stepford Wives was filmed here and is now a reality. Such a shame, geographically, historically, and climatically a beautiful area. The people
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