What are the schools like in Milford, CT?

Milford is served primarily by Milford School District. The district operates 8 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.9:1.

What is the median household income in Milford?

The median household income in Milford, CT is $104,503 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.3%.

What is the weather like in Milford, CT?

Milford has an average high temperature of 38.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 33.6 inches.

Milford, CT Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Milford, CT affordable or expensive?

Milford's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milford is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $361,900 and the median rent is $1,783 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Milford, CT?

Milford has a violent crime rate of 116.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2095.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Milford, CT a Good Place to Live?

Milford is a mid-sized city of 50,664 in Connecticut, with a median household income of $104,503 and a 4.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Milford stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Milford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Milford city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Milford's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Milford costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Milford, CT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$361,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,783	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$104,503	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Milford's violent crime rate is 116.8 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

116.8 /100k

Property Crime

2095.5 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Milford is served primarily by Milford School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milford, CT	National Avg
School District	Milford School District	—
Elementary Schools	8	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.9:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	47.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milford sees average highs of 38.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July, with 44.1 inches of annual precipitation and 33.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milford, CT
Average High — January	38.4°F
Average High — July	83.4°F
Annual Precipitation	44.1"
Annual Snowfall	33.6"

Demographics

Metric	Milford, CT	National Avg
Population	50,664	—
Median Age	46.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	25.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	85.6%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	4.9%	6.3%
Under 18	17.2%	22.2%
65 and over	20.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Oronoque, CT 3 mi Woodmont, CT 4 mi Stratford Downtown, CT 4 mi Orange, CT 5 mi Lordship, CT 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Milford

Milford, CT is covered by 2 ZIP codes:

06460 06461

Milford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milford, CT affordable or expensive?

Milford's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Milford roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $361,900 and median rent is $1,783/month.

What is the crime rate in Milford, CT?

Milford's violent crime rate is 116.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2095.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Milford?

Public schools in Milford are operated by Milford School District. The district has 8 elementary, 3 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.9:1. 47.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milford, CT a good place to live?

Milford, CT has a population of 50,664, a median household income of $104,503, and an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Milford?

Milford averages 38.4°F in January and 83.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 44.1 inches with about 33.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milford?

Milford, CT is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 06460, 06461.

What is the population of Milford?

The population of Milford, Connecticut is 50,664 with a median age of 46.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Milford?

Key numbers for living in Milford: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $361,900, median household income $104,503, crime index 58 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Milford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.