Fairfield County, CT relocation guide
Moving to Stratford, CT
About Stratford
Stratford is a coastal Fairfield County town on Long Island Sound at the mouth of the Housatonic River, with a historic town center and miles of shoreline parks. It has a more middle-market, working-town character than its Gold Coast neighbors, with a mix of shoreline cottages and colonials, mid-century ranches, and newer townhouse development near the center. The town is also home to Sikorsky Aircraft's headquarters and a long aviation heritage.
Home prices in Stratford
The median listing price in Stratford is $539,000.
Top places in Stratford
- Boothe Memorial Park and Museum — 32-acre park with historic buildings, gardens, and the distinctive "Technocratic Cathedral," clock tower, and blacksmith shop (per the Wikimedia Commons file description).
- Stratford Point Lighthouse — historic lighthouse on Stratford Point at the mouth of the Housatonic River; grounds opened to the public during occasional events (per the U.S. Coast Guard photo description).
- Short Beach Park — town beach with a golf course, playgrounds, and Sound views.
- Long Beach — barrier-beach park popular for swimming, fishing, and sunsets.
- Roosevelt Forest — 400+ acre town forest with hiking trails.
- National Helicopter Museum — aviation museum in the former Stratford railroad station building.
- Stratford Center Historic District — historic Main Street area with colonial-era homes.
Commuting from Stratford
- Metro-North New Haven Line; Stratford station (in-town, main line; appears on MTA/CTDOT New Haven Line schedules).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~75–90 minutes (approximate; no-traffic routing ~1h 18m; longer with traffic).
Schools in Stratford
Public schools: Stratford Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Your Fairfield County connection: Doug Bross of the Bross Chingas Bross Team
The Referral Shop is operated by Doug Bross of the Bross Chingas Bross Team, Coldwell Banker Realty, 355 Riverside Ave., Westport, CT 06880. Doug serves buyers and sellers in Fairfield County, Connecticut — including Stratford, CT.
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Stratford FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Stratford, CT?
The median listing price in Stratford is $539,000. Median listing price (active listings, all property types) - How is the commute from Stratford, CT?
Metro-North New Haven Line; Stratford station (in-town, main line; appears on MTA/CTDOT New Haven Line schedules). - Which school district serves Stratford, CT?
Stratford is served by Stratford Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Transit
Library
Parks & recreation
Official town resources. School report cards via the Connecticut State Department of Education.