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About
Life in Milford
Milford offers a genuine coastal New England lifestyle without the tourist-town premium you'd pay elsewhere. Housing is relatively stable at a median home value around $415,200 and rents averaging $1,882 monthly, with decent income levels supporting the middle-class character of established neighborhoods. The real draw is waterfront access—five public beaches with lifeguards, a three-quarter-mile boardwalk connecting Silver Sands to Walnut Beach, and Charles Island accessible at low tide give you legitimate outdoor recreation on your doorstep.
Milford at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
46.3 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Foreign-Born
9.5%
Broadband Internet
94.0%
of households
Population Growth
+1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics9.5% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Milford: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Milford, the largest foreign-born group is from India (8.0%), and 3.9% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
17.3%
of residents
65 and Older
21.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
21.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.0%
of households
Married Couples
49.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.33
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 26% above CT average
Rent, home values, and income in Milford
In Milford, rent runs 26% above the CT average, and home values are 13% above the CT average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
25.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.6
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,663
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
75.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1966
median year built
Vacant Homes
6.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $506,970 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for CT
Unemployment in Milford
Unemployment in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, which includes Milford, is close to the CT average.
Unemployment rate
Milford: South Central Connecticut Planning Region rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
South Central Connecticut Planning Region (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Milford Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute25.3 min avg
How Milford residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Milford, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Tweed New Haven Airport (HVN)
Small hub738k passengers boarded in 2025
- 52 mi
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Major hub16.3M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 79% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Milford runs 79% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
70.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,776.4
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Milford Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
In New Haven County, which includes Milford, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $80,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $469,000 |
| 2023 | 12 | Flash Flood | $19,000 |
| 2022 | 13 | Winter Weather | $36,000 |
| 2021 | 14 | Flash Flood | $309,000 |
| 2020 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $21.1M |
| 2019 | 21 | Thunderstorm Wind | $176,000 |
| 2018 | 21 | Winter Weather | $588,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
New Haven County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in New Haven County, which includes Milford, is typically good — 245 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
245
per year
Moderate Days
107
per year
Unhealthy Days
2
per year
New Haven County, county-wide
Climate81°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Milford has warm summers (avg high 81°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
58°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
81°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
44.1"
Annual Snowfall
33.6"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
92
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 24°F | 3.18" |
| Feb | 41°F | 26°F | 3.12" |
| Mar | 47°F | 32°F | 4.09" |
| Apr | 58°F | 42°F | 4.16" |
| May | 68°F | 52°F | 3.58" |
| Jun | 78°F | 62°F | 3.77" |
| Jul | 83°F | 68°F | 3.32" |
| Aug | 82°F | 67°F | 3.98" |
| Sep | 75°F | 60°F | 3.96" |
| Oct | 64°F | 48°F | 3.84" |
| Nov | 54°F | 38°F | 3.11" |
| Dec | 44°F | 30°F | 3.98" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Milford
Uninsured
2.5%
of residents
No hospitals inside Milford's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Bridgeport Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.9 mi away · Bridgeport
Southwest Connecticut Mental Health System
Psychiatric · 6 mi away · Bridgeport
West Haven VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 6.9 mi away · West Haven
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education11.1:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Milford
Milford's student/teacher ratio is 11.1:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 50.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
14
within city limits
Private Schools
6
within city limits
College Degree Rate
50.3%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.1:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Milford (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 6,758 students · in-state tuition $69,900 · 98% graduate · median earnings $118,356 (10 yrs after entry)
Southern Connecticut State University
9.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 6,295 students · in-state tuition $13,438 · 57% graduate · median earnings $59,695 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,841 students · in-state tuition $49,320 · 63% graduate · median earnings $69,320 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,534 students · in-state tuition $35,760 · 60% graduate · median earnings $56,082 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 991 students · in-state tuition $43,118 · 55% graduate · median earnings $62,459 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Weir Farm National Historical Park, 21 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Milford
Milford has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Weir Farm National Historical Park (21 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Weir Farm National Historical Park
National Historical Park
21 mi awaySagamore Hill National Historic Site
National Historic Site
33 mi awayFire Island National Seashore
National Seashore
37 mi awaySaint Paul's Church National Historic Site
National Historic Site
46 mi awayHamilton Grange National Memorial
National Memorial
54 mi awayGeneral Grant National Memorial
National Memorial
55 mi awayEleanor Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
57 mi awayHome Of Franklin D Roosevelt National Historic Site
National Historic Site
58 mi awayPublic Libraries in Milford
Milford Public Library
57 New Haven Ave., Milford
Cities Near Milford
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Milford FAQ
Is Milford, Connecticut affordable?⌄
Milford's median rent is $1,882/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $111,201/year. Median home value is $415,200.
Is Milford, Connecticut safe?⌄
Milford's violent crime rate was 71 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1776 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Milford, Connecticut?⌄
South Central Connecticut Planning Region, which includes Milford, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Milford, Connecticut?⌄
The cost of living in Milford is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,882/month and median household income is $111,201/year. The median home value is $415,200. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Milford, Connecticut?⌄
The average commute in Milford is 25 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from