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 experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 33.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
31°F Jan (-0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.4°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 31°F (-0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 21.9 sq mi (56.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,316/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2236°N, 73.0646°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Greater Bridgeport Planning Region County |
| Nearest Airport | Hudson Valley Regional (POU) 51 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 45.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 59.9 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1964 | LONG ISLAND, NY | Meteorological | 0.3 m | - | 47 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 31°F (-0°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 33°F (1°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 4.1 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.2 in | Wettest |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| September | 68°F (20°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 56°F (14°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| December | 37°F (3°C) | 4.0 in |
Milford has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 31°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with April being the wettest month (4.2") and November the driest (3.1").