Why Live in The Cove
The Cove in Stamford, CT, combines urban living with a coastal vibe, featuring mid-to-late 20th-century homes within walking distance of public beaches and fishing spots. The neighborhood is close to multiple marinas, although most homes lack direct water access. Residents enjoy proximity to Cove Island Park, which offers a one-mile loop for biking, sandy beaches, tennis and basketball courts, and picnic areas. Cummings Park provides additional outdoor recreation with baseball diamonds, soccer fields, a basketball court, and a public pier. The Chelsea Piers Athletic Club offers indoor sports facilities, ideal for winter activities. The Cove's residential streets feature classic New England homes, including Cape Cods, shingled cottages, Colonial Revivals, and multi-family properties. The area has a mix of casual eateries and sit-down restaurants, such as Cove Pizza, Elm Street Diner, and Tomato Tomato. For groceries, residents frequent ShopRite on Shippan Avenue, while downtown Stamford, 2 miles northwest, offers big-box stores and national retailers. Cove Island Park hosts the SoundWaters coastal education center, which organizes community events like the annual Flotilla and a polar plunge on Super Bowl Sunday. Commuters are 2 miles from the Stamford train station, with Metro North’s New Haven line providing access to Grand Central Terminal in about an hour and a half. The neighborhood has a lower crime risk compared to the national average. However, waterfront properties on Weed Avenue face a higher risk of flooding, while homes further inland have minimal flood risk.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is The Cove a good place to live?
The Cove is a good place to live. The Cove is considered car-dependent and somewhat bikeable with some transit options. The Cove is a neighborhood with a crime score of 4, on par with the average neighborhood in the U.S. The Cove has 6 parks for recreational activities. It is very dense in population with 23.5 people per acre and a median age of 38. The average household income is $97,220 which is below the national average. College graduates make up 30.4% of residents. A majority of residents in The Cove are renters, with 60.8% of residents renting and 39.2% of residents owning their home. A
local real estate agent serving The Cove can help you decide if this neighborhood is the right one for you. Learn more on our
The Cove neighborhood guide.
Is The Cove, CT a safe neighborhood?
The Cove, CT is a safe neighborhood and is on par with the average neighborhood in the United States. It received a crime score of 4 out of 10.
How much do you need to make to afford a house in The Cove?
The median home price in The Cove is $599,000. If you put a 20% down payment of $119,800 and had a 30-year fixed mortgage with an interest rate of 6.72%, your estimated principal and interest payment would be $3,100 a month plus property taxes, HOA fees, home insurance, PMI, and utilities. Using the 28% rule, you would need to make at least $133K a year to afford the median home price in The Cove. The average household income in The Cove is $97K.
What are the best public schools in The Cove?
The best public schools that serve The Cove are:
- Stamford High School has a B+ Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 3.4.
- Stillmeadow Elementary School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 11:1 and an average review score of 3.0.
- Dolan School has a B- Niche grade, a student teacher ratio of 9:1 and an average review score of 2.8.
What are the best private schools in The Cove?
The best private schools that serve The Cove are:
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Home Trends in The Cove, CT
On average, homes in The Cove, Stamford sell after 43 days on the market compared to the national average of 50 days. The median sale price for homes in The Cove, Stamford over the last 12 months is $582,500, up 6% from the median home sale price over the previous 12 months.
Median Sale Price
$582,500
Median Single Family Sale Price
$766,500
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$795,000
Median 2 Bedroom Sale Price
$475,000
Median 1 Bedroom Sale Price
$232,000
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$406
Number of Homes for Sale
8
Last 12 months Home Sales
60
Median List Price
$599,000
Median Change From 1st List Price
-1%
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
6%