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New Milford is a small town of 677 in Pennsylvania, with a median household income of $49,130
and a 10.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is
5% below the national average.
Strengths:
New Milford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether New Milford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All New 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: 94.6
New Milford's overall cost of living index is 94.6,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in New Milford costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.
Metric
New Milford, PA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$154,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$918
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
52.4%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$49,130
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
New Milford's violent crime rate is 5.0 per 100,000 residents
— 99% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
5.0 /100k
Property Crime
24.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
New Milford is served primarily by Blue Ridge SD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
New Milford, PA
National Avg
School District
Blue Ridge SD
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
13.0%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.8%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
New Milford sees average highs of 31.1°F in January
and 79.7°F in July,
with 46.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 82.7 inches of snow per year.
New Milford's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average.
That makes New Milford roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $154,700 and median rent is $918/month.
New Milford's violent crime rate is 5.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 24.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in New Milford are operated by Blue Ridge SD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 13.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
New Milford, PA has a population of 677, a median household income of $49,130, and an unemployment rate of 10.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
New Milford averages 31.1°F in January and 79.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.7 inches
with about 82.7 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
New Milford, PA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 18834.
The population of New Milford, Pennsylvania is 677 with a median age of 39.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in New Milford: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $154,700, median household income $49,130, crime index 1 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare New Milford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
