History of Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, one of the most affluent counties in the country. According to 2006 Census Bureau estimates, the population of the city is 126,745. Its population is rapidly growing due to an influx of jobs and its close proximity to New York City. Stamford is one of the top 4 largest cities in the state of Connecticut. Stamford is part of the New York metropolitan area.
Stamford was the ninth-safest city in the United States in 2006 and for the past six years has ranked in the top 11 safest cities with populations of 100,000 or more, according to the FBI. In 2005, Stamford was voted "The Best City to Reside In" by the magazine United States Living.
In 2006, Money Magazine ranked Stamford 46th on its list of the 100 Best Places to Live in the United States.
The city has one major hospital, Stamford Hospital, which also runs the large Tully Health Center, where some extensive procedures are available.
The city is run by Mayor Dannel Malloy.
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