Milford

Milford, CT Area Guide

A fun community on the Connecticut shore.

Walkable Nature Beach Coast Shopping History

Milford stretches along Connecticut's coastline with over 14 miles of Long Island Sound shoreline, the most of any Connecticut town. The city features public beaches and Silver Sands State Park, while its downtown area surrounds a historic New England green. The rental market currently shows one-bedroom apartments averaging $2,194, while two-bedroom units typically rent for $2,616. Three-bedroom units have seen a 26.8% decrease year-over-year.

Outdoor recreation opportunities abound at Charles Island, which connects to shore via sandbar at low tide, and the Connecticut Audubon Society Coastal Center at Milford Point. The annual Oyster Festival takes place on the green each August, highlighting the area's maritime heritage. Commuters benefit from direct access to Interstate 95 and Metro-North Railroad service to New York City. Housing choices span from properties near Walnut Beach to homes around the historic district, where the Eells-Stow House, dating to approximately 1700, stands as one of the city's oldest structures.

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Rent Trends

As of March 2026, the average apartment rent in Milford, CT is $1,736 for a studio, $2,230 for one bedroom, $2,734 for two bedrooms, and $3,908 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milford has increased by 0.2% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,230/month
741 Sq Ft
House
$3,251/month
1,362 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,456/month
958 Sq Ft
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Getting Around

Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Milford, CT is for everyday living.

Somewhat Walkable

53 / 100

You might be able to get out and walk when living in this area. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, but for others you’ll need a car.

Somewhat Bikeable

40 / 100

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Calf Pen Meadow School

Public

Grades K-5

Orange Avenue School

Public

Grades PK-5

Pumpkin Delight School

Public

Grades PK-5

Meadowside School

Public

Grades K-5

J. F. Kennedy School

Public

Grades PK-5

Harborside Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

West Shore Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

East Shore Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

The Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Joseph A. Foran High School

Public

Grades 9-12

Jonathan Law High School

Public

Grades 9-12

The Academy

Public

Grades K-12

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Silver Sands State Park
  • Audubon Center at Milford Point
  • Camp Cedarcrest
  • Boothe Memorial Park and Museum
  • Southbank Park

Airports

  • Tweed/New Haven
  • Long Island MacArthur

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.