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Stamford, approximately 40 miles to the northeast of New York City and part of the city's metropolitan area, is on the Connecticut coastline.
Stamford is a city of 120,000 that ranks as one of the richest in the country. The city has a vibrant downtown district and beautiful parks and beaches along the coast.
Among GreatPlacesToRetire.com cities, Stamford ranks high in family income, crime, recreation and demographic diversity. Stamford ranks low in home sales prices, air quality and taxes.
For more detailed city facts -- including data on home prices, population demographics, medical care, air quality, water quality and more -- click on the City Report graphic below: