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Milford, CT

Full City Profile · Connecticut · Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
50,749 Population 2,316/sq mi density
$110,126 Median Income $59,780 per capita
$377,400 Home Value $481,662 Zillow
$1,820 Median Rent 28.0% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
53 Violent Crime/100K 1,873 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$110,126 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$377,400 home value, $1,820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
53 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: $481,662
Median Rent
$1,820/mo
56% above
28.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
53/100K
86% below
1,873/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.4%
44% above
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.1%
14% below
2.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.6%
8% below
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
86%
Crime
14%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Milford a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.9 / 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 3.1% (14% below 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 $481,662. 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 53 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 86% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,873/100K. The murder rate is 1.8/100K.

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population50,749
Median Age46.7 yrs
Density2,316/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

A+
Median Income$110,126
Per Capita$59,780
Unemployment3.1%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$33,930M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,441

Housing

A+
Home Value$377,400
Rent$1,820
Ownership76.6%
Zillow$481,662
Housing Units22,969
Rent Burden28.0%

Crime

F
Violent53/100K
Property1,873/100K
Murder1.8/100K
Assault22/100K
Burglary173/100K

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain44.1 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
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.
9.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 701 restaurants in the area.