At a Glance
Median Income
$113,513
$51,201 per capita
Home Value
$554,800
Zillow: $709,435
Median Rent
$1,722/mo
29.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
6/100K
388/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
48.0%
94.7% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
4.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
24.4%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
275 sunny days/yr
How New Milford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows New Milford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is New 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
New Milford residents earn a median household income of $113,513 , which is 51% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $51,201. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,016 business establishments, including 2,730 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in New Milford is $554,800 , 97% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $709,435. Median rent is $1,722/month, with 29.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
New Milford reports 6 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 98% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 388/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
48.0% of adults in New Milford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(42% above the national average).
94.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
New Milford has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population16,882
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density7,404/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$113,513
Per Capita$51,201
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty4.9%
County GDP$105,805M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,551
Housing
B+
Home Value$554,800
Rent$1,722
Ownership62.7%
Zillow$709,435
Housing Units6,360
Rent Burden29.5%
Crime
C
Violent6/100K
Property388/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault6/100K
Burglary48/100K
Health
Obesity24.4%
Diabetes7.6%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation29 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+48.0%
High School+94.7%
Graduate+16.4%
School Score7.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 51%
Commute30 min
Broadband96.4%
Internet Speed154 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries63
Did You Know?
New Milford was founded in 1922.
The median home in New Milford was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Laguardia (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.473 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
9.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 154 Mbps.
There are 2,730 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 38 fatal vehicle crashes.