New Milford, CT

Connecticut · Metropolitan Area

New Milford is a small city in Connecticut with a population of 7,632. Residents earn $81,170 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
7,632 Population 1,875/sq mi density
$81,170 Median Income $36,531 per capita
$326,200 Home Value $448,694 Zillow
$1,422 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
61 Violent Crime/100K 1,178 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$81,170 median income, 4.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$326,200 home value, $1,422/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
61 violent crimes/100K (84% below avg)
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,170
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $326,200
16% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 61/100K
84% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.8%
3% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,422
22% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 27.9%
13% lower than US avg
Unemployment 4.4%
22% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.2%
34% lower than US avg

How New Milford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population7,632
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density1,875/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 80%

Economy

A
Median Income$81,170
Per Capita$36,531
Unemployment4.4%
Poverty8.2%
County GDP$33,435M
Commute26 min

Housing

A
Home Value$326,200
Rent$1,422
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$448,694

Crime

F
Violent61/100K
Property1,178/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault29/100K
Burglary22/100K

Health

Obesity27.9%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.4%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI39 (Good)
Rain46.9 in/yr
Elevation329 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+89.3%
School Score6.10

Community

2024 VoteR 53% / D 46%
Commute26 min
EV Stations2
Libraries24

Is New Milford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Milford receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low crime rates, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. New Milford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in New Milford is $81,170, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.4%, indicating a healthy job market. 8.2% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New Milford is $326,200, 16% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,422 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 4x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

New Milford is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 61 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,178 per 100,000, 40% below the national average.

Education

32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

New Milford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

New Milford has a population of 7,632 with a density of 1,875 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (79.9%), with 2% Hispanic, 2.9% Black.

Population

7,632
Total Population
1,875
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
4.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.8%
Female 53.2%

Race & Ethnicity

New Milford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only84.6%
8% above US avg
Spanish15.4%
15% above US avg

Social Characteristics

New Milford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Milford is $81,170, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 4.4% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: New Milford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,170
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$36,531
Avg Weekly Wage$1,377
IRS Avg AGI$80,854

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment4.4%
22% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.2%
34% below US avg
Establishments (County)13,526
County GDP$33,435M

Business (County)

Restaurants904
Healthcare1,304
Retail1,210
Manufacturing640

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,909
97% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.12%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.1 min
Work from Home4.8%

Walkability

The median home value in New Milford is $326,200, 16% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,422 (22% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $448,694.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$326,200
16% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$448,694
Median List Price$200,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$200,000
$/Sq Ft$263
Homes Sold7
Sale-to-List Ratio97.8%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory12

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,422
22% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,351
1 Bedroom$1,590
2 Bedrooms$1,955
3 Bedrooms$2,415
4 Bedrooms$2,824

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.6%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,909
97% above US avg
Effective Rate2.12%
In New Milford, 27.9% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 22.4% report depression. 23.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: New Milford vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity27.9%
13% below US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure25.4%
Asthma11.0%
COPD5.0%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity23.1%
Depression22.4%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate96.8%
Checkup Rate77.6%

Food & Exercise

Exercise Access93.4%
Healthcare Facilities1,304
New Milford has a violent crime rate of 61 per 100,000 residents, 84% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,178 per 100,000 (40% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: New Milford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent61.4/100K
84% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape7.2/100K
Robbery25.3/100K
Assault28.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,177.7/100K
40% below US avg
Burglary21.7/100K
Theft1,109.1/100K
Vehicle Theft47.0/100K
Arson3.6/100K

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
New Milford has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

25°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average25°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.9 inches
23% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation329 ft (100 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density1,875/sq mi
Coordinates41.5803°N, 73.4039°W
County FIPS09140
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 7.4-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 53%
D 45.6%

Winner: Republican by 7.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.8%
3% below US avg
High School+89.3%
School Test Score6.10
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,875/sq mi
Total Area4.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations2
Alt Fuel Stations2
Public Libraries24
Healthcare Facilities1,304
Restaurants904
Retail Stores1,210

Safety & Disasters

F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.1 min
Work from Home4.8%

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