New Milford, CT Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Eli W. Mar 13, 2026

Couple moving to New Milford from out of state

Curious what people think. We're a young couple and It's a a small town city with about 7,632 people. Average temperature is around 48--F, so expect cold winters. Homes are going for about $326,200 on average. With a population of 7,632, New Milford is a small town. Honestly, I think it's a great pl...

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Isabella Richardson Aug 13, 2025

Worst things about New Milford nobody talks about

First post here. Downtown has improved a lot in recent years.

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austin_dude Jun 22, 2025

Anyone regret moving to New Milford?

Hi all, Rent is about $1,422/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $81,170 in New Milford. The weather takes some getting used to. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting.

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Harper F. Mar 13, 2025

Working in New Milford -salaries realistic?

Military spouse here. The unemployment rate is 4.4%, which is about average. Poverty rate is 8.2%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -New Milford sits at 55.9 per 100K. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. The parks and outdoor areas are a huge plus. The city has ...

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