Stratford, CT town hall & government
Stratford spent $307.3 million in the year to June 30, 2023, about $5,879 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Stratford's government.
Where Stratford's money goes
Stratford runs its own schools, so school spending is part of its budget. Comparisons are with other Connecticut towns.
Where the money comes from
- Property taxes 72%
- From the state 17%
- Fees & charges 10%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
- Interest, fines & other <1%
- From the federal government <1%
- From other local governments <1%
Who works for Stratford
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2025. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Stratford School District
Stratford's K–12 school district. The schools are run by Stratford, so this money is part of the budget above.
Where the district's money comes from Connecticut districts overall: 58% local, 35% state, 8% federal
- Local 62%
- State 30%
- Federal 9%
Of the $23,880 per pupil, $14,231 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
What homeowners in Stratford pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Stratford's government
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.