Milford, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
50,749 Population 2,316/sq mi density
$110,126 Median Income $59,780 per capita
$377,400 Home Value $510,828 Zillow
$1,820 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
117 Violent Crime/100K 2,111 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$110,126 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$377,400 home value, $1,820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
117 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Milford, CT

At a Glance

Median Income
$110,126
47% above
$59,780 per capita
Home Value
$377,400
34% above
Zillow: $510,828
Median Rent
$1,820/mo
56% above
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
117/100K
69% below
2,111/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.4%
44% above
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
8% below
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Milford Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Milford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
147%
Home Value
134%
Rent
156%
Poverty
23%
Bachelor's
144%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
31%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Milford a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Milford residents earn a median household income of $110,126 , which is 47% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $59,780. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,884 business establishments, including 701 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Milford is $377,400 , 34% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $510,828. Median rent is $1,820/month, with 28.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Safety & Crime

Milford reports 117 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 69% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,111/100K. The murder rate is 1.9/100K.

Education

48.4% of adults in Milford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% above the national average). 96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Milford has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population50,749
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density2,316/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born10.5%
Veterans5.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$110,126
Per Capita$59,780
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$33,930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,441

Housing

A+
Home Value$377,400
Rent$1,820
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$510,828
Housing Units22,969
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent117/100K
Property2,111/100K
Murder1.9/100K
Assault21/100K
Burglary87/100K

Health

Obesity29.6%
Diabetes7.0%
Heart Disease4.3%

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain44.1 in/yr
Elevation92 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+48.4%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+20.0%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 38% / D 61%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.9%
EV Stations4
Libraries13

Did You Know?

The median home in Milford was built in 1964.
15.5% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hudson Valley Regional (51 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.515 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
10.5% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 701 restaurants in the area.