Median Age
46 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
19%
Over 65
23%
Milford
Milford, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$2,237
Population
54,477
Renter Mix
26% Rent
A fun community on the Connecticut shore.
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Nature
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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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Demographics
Median Household Income
$102,802
Average: $127,730
Education
21,106
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
30,219
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Milford has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
26%
Non-Renters
74%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
35%
Other Education
65%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Milford, CT is $1,700 for a studio, $2,199 for one bedroom, $2,693 for two bedrooms, and $3,912 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milford has decreased by -1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,199/month
740 Sq Ft
House
$3,342/month
1,382 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,450/month
998 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Milford, CT is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
50
/ 100
Good Public Transit
Transit
60
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
50
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
265 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
404 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
262 Students
Public
Grades K-5
269 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
329 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
403 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
419 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
382 Students
Public
Grades K-12
Public
Grades 9-12
765 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
815 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
Public
Grades K-12
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Silver Sands State Park
- Audubon Center at Milford Point
- Camp Cedarcrest
- Boothe Memorial Park and Museum
- Southbank Park
Military Bases
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.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.