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Best Cities for Women #25: Stamford, Connecticut
Stamford
Excelle
November 01, 2008
Overall Score: 54
Population: 902,775 (metro area)
Description:
As part of the New York Metropolitan Area, Stamford offers incredibly easy access to larger cities, such as New York City and Hartford. Stamford has ranked as one of the safest cities of its size for 11 straight years, and is rated considerably more affluent than the United States average.
Best For: Families, Retirees
Median Salary for Women: $66,638
Overall Diversity (Higher is Better) :2 / 5
Crime Rating (Lower is Better): 38 / 100
Cost-of-Living Index (Natl. Average is 100, Higher is Better): 52
Transportation: 60 / 100
- Located on the main branch of the New Haven Line on the Metro-North Railroad
- Poor urban planning in terms of highway transportation
Culture / Nightlife Rating (Higher is Better): 70 / 100
Female-led Industries:
1) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Health+Care&location=369&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Healthcare (13%)
2) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Education&location=369&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Educational Services (11%)
3) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Finance%2C+Insurance&location=369&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Finance and Insurance (10%)
4) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=Teach&location=369&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Education Specialists (9%)
5) <a href= “http://excelle.monster.com/careers/search/search?q=business&location=369&zip_code=&radius=50&job_status=&job_posted_within=&salary_range_min=&salary_range_max=&commit=SEARCH”>Business Operations Specialists (4%)
Just for Women:
- <a href= “http://www.cityofstamford.org/webware/Default.aspx?Message=1786&t=-1”>Stamford Women, Infants and Children’s Program
<a href= “http://www.ci.stamford.ct.us/”>City of Stamford Website
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