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WELCOME TO STRATFORD
Founded in 1639, Stratford is a community rich in history and abundant natural beauty. Situated on Long Island
Sound, and bounded to the east by the Housatonic River, Stratford has long viewed its waterfront as an important
natural resource. The Town's location on Long Island Sound affords residents and visitors alike with two public
bathing beaches, five marinas, several fishing piers and two public boat-launching facilities. Within an hour's drive
of New York City, Stratford is the easternmost town in Fairfield County-Connecticut's Gold Coast. Major highways
such as I-95, Route 8/25 and the Merritt Parkway bisect Stratford, and provide convenient access to the entire
Northeast corridor. The deep water harbor of neighboring Bridgeport provide excellent docking and terminal
facilities for either domestic or overseas shipping, in addition to ferry passenger service to Long Island.
Sikorsky Memorial Airport, located in the Lordship section of Stratford, remains a hub of corporate activity and
provides commuter service to other cities in the northeast. Rail service provided by Metro North with connections
to Amtrak further round out an excellent array of transportation choices. Stratford has a long association with the
aviation industry. Stratford became the birthplace of the American helicopter industry, when in 1939, a Russian
immigrant, Igor Sikorsky, successfully flew the first helicopter at his Stratford-based aircraft plant. More than a
half-century later, Sikorsky Aircraft, the world's leading helicopter manufacturer, still designs and produces state-of
the art helicopters for both military and commercial applications at its sprawling manufacturing facility on
Stratford's north side. Drawn by a highly skilled and productive work force, excellent access to transportation, and
a large inventory of affordable housing, it's no surprise that many businesses have chosen to call Stratford home.
The diversity of Stratford's natural resources is as rich as its cultural heritage, ranging from the 250 acre, town
owned Roosevelt Forest to the Great Meadows Salt Marsh, one of the largest salt marshes remaining in New
England and now a portion of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge. Stratford is host to a variety of
cultural attractions as well, including the soon to be revitalized Shakespeare Theatre and Boothe Memorial Park, a
Municipally owned park and museum showcasing an assortment of architecturally unique structures and vast
collection of Americana.
FOUNDED 1639
SIZE 18.7 Square Miles
POPULATION 49,389
MEDIAN AGE 41 years
MEDIAN INCOME $59,750
MEDIAN HOUSE COST $133,000
www.VANDERBLUE .com 203-259-8326
Founded in 1639, Stratford is a community rich in history and abundant natural beauty. Situated on Long Island
Sound, and bounded to the east by the Housatonic River, Stratford has long viewed its waterfront as an important
natural resource. The Town's location on Long Island Sound affords residents and visitors alike with two public
bathing beaches, five marinas, several fishing piers and two public boat-launching facilities. Within an hour's drive
of New York City, Stratford is the easternmost town in Fairfield County-Connecticut's Gold Coast. Major highways
such as I-95, Route 8/25 and the Merritt Parkway bisect Stratford, and provide convenient access to the entire
Northeast corridor. The deep water harbor of neighboring Bridgeport provide excellent docking and terminal
facilities for either domestic or overseas shipping, in addition to ferry passenger service to Long Island.
Sikorsky Memorial Airport, located in the Lordship section of Stratford, remains a hub of corporate activity and
provides commuter service to other cities in the northeast. Rail service provided by Metro North with connections
to Amtrak further round out an excellent array of transportation choices. Stratford has a long association with the
aviation industry. Stratford became the birthplace of the American helicopter industry, when in 1939, a Russian
immigrant, Igor Sikorsky, successfully flew the first helicopter at his Stratford-based aircraft plant. More than a
half-century later, Sikorsky Aircraft, the world's leading helicopter manufacturer, still designs and produces state-of
the art helicopters for both military and commercial applications at its sprawling manufacturing facility on
Stratford's north side. Drawn by a highly skilled and productive work force, excellent access to transportation, and
a large inventory of affordable housing, it's no surprise that many businesses have chosen to call Stratford home.
The diversity of Stratford's natural resources is as rich as its cultural heritage, ranging from the 250 acre, town
owned Roosevelt Forest to the Great Meadows Salt Marsh, one of the largest salt marshes remaining in New
England and now a portion of the Stewart B. McKinney National Wildlife Refuge. Stratford is host to a variety of
cultural attractions as well, including the soon to be revitalized Shakespeare Theatre and Boothe Memorial Park, a
Municipally owned park and museum showcasing an assortment of architecturally unique structures and vast
collection of Americana.
FOUNDED 1639
SIZE 18.7 Square Miles
POPULATION 49,389
MEDIAN AGE 41 years
MEDIAN INCOME $59,750
MEDIAN HOUSE COST $133,000
www.VANDERBLUE .com 203-259-8326
