Stamford Is 7th On List Of Top 10 Small U.S. Cities Of The Future

STAMFORD, CT — According to FDi Intelligence, a world leader in investment promotion solutions powered by data and media from the Financial Times, the city of Stamford was ranked seventh overall in the 2021/2022 report of Top 10 Small U.S. Cities of the Future.

"Each year Stamford has continued to expand and set the bar for economic growth, public safety, and diversity," said Mayor David Martin in a news release Tuesday. "I am very pleased, although not surprised, with our city’s ranking as number seven in FDi’s annual report of Top 10 Small Cities of the Future, and it further solidifies the fact that Stamford is the most successful city in Connecticut and one of the most successful in the nation."

According to the announcement from the city, Stamford was one of more than 200 cities with populations between 100,000 and 350,000 analyzed for the report, which utilized five main categories in determining ranking: Economic Potential, Business Friendliness, Human Capital and lifestyle, Cost Effectiveness, and Connectivity.

In the past year, Stamford reaffirmed its AAA bond rating, and was recognized as the safest city in New England in accordance with the FBI’s annual crime statistics report.

In FDi’s report, Stamford ranked seventh in the category of Human Capital and Lifestyle and first in the category of Connectivity.

"I am particularly proud that Stamford ranked No. 1 in regard to connectivity," said Director of Economic Development Thomas Madden in a news release. "Our city’s administration has worked hard to evolve our business ecosystem into a place where major businesses will want to relocate and thrive."

In the past year, several businesses have elected to relocate to Stamford, including leading global manufacturer ITT Inc., Tomo Networks, Digital Currency Group, Webster Bank, GE Appliances, and Philip Morris International.