Stamford, NY is a small village in the northern part of Delaware County, New York. It has a population of just 12167 according to the US Census Bureau estimates. Despite its small size, Stamford has earned recognition for its livability and quality of life. According to the rankings by BestPlaces, Stamford has an overall ranking of 7 out of 10. The village received good ratings across several categories such as cost of living (7 out of 10), education (8 out of 10), outdoor activities (8 out of 10) and employment (7 out of 10). In addition to these rankings, Stamford also ranked 1st in health care access, 4th in crime index and 9th in housing affordability. This shows that despite being a small place with limited population, Stamford offers high-quality living to its residents with plenty of amenities and options for recreation and leisure activities.
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