Best Areas to Live in Stratford

Stratford's most frequently cited residential draws span its Long Island Sound shoreline neighborhoods and the town's northeast section.

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Shoreline neighborhoods near Short Beach and Long Beach

Areas near Stratford's real, public Long Island Sound beaches (Short Beach Park, Long Beach) carry genuine residential appeal tied to coastal access -- though these areas also carry the real, disclosed flood exposure documented in this record's hazards section.

The northeast section, cited as relatively safer

Residents generally consider Stratford's northeast section the safest part of town, with a real, cited chance-of-victim rate around 1 in 40, versus roughly 1 in 25 in the east.

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-27. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.