Median Age
45 Years
Largest Age Group
55-64 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
22%
Over 65
20%
New Milford
New Milford, CT Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,808
Population
28,604
Renter Mix
23% Rent
A tranquil reprieve from city living in Litchfield County
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Scenic
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Riverside
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Historic
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Picturesque
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Located about 15 miles north of Danbury in western Connecticut, New Milford is a picturesque suburb entrenched in New England charm and pervasive natural beauty. Just 90 minutes’ driving distance from New York City, New Milford provides residents refuge from the fast pace of city life, with parks, trails, and a quaint downtown area to explore.
New Milford is also proximate to a bevy of state parks, including Lovers Leap State Park, Squantz Pond State Park, Mount Tom State Park, Lake Waramaug State Park, and Kent Falls State Park. Candlewood Lake borders New Milford to the west and the Housatonic River flows throughout the city, providing ample opportunities for waterside recreation.
Should you choose to rent in New Milford, you will have the option to attend the August Jazz on the Green music series, stroll through historic downtown during the holiday Sip and Stroll, and purchase fresh local produce at the Saturday Farmer’s Market. You’ll find getting around from New Milford simple with convenience to U.S. Routes 7 and 202 as well as I-84.
Explore the City
Discover a great community for your starter home in Lanesville.
Be marveled by the homes near Candlewood Lake.
Gather for great community events and fourth of July fireworks at Candlewood Lake.
Meet your coworkers for happy hour at Scooters in Lanesville.
Explore your favorite brands and great retail stores in the heart of Lanesville.
Easily access public transportation in the heart of Lanesville.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$95,494
Average: $116,632
Education
9,445
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
16,269
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
New Milford has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
23%
Non-Renters
77%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
29%
Other Education
71%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in New Milford, CT is $1,109 for a studio, $1,808 for one bedroom, and $1,777 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in New Milford has increased by 1.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,808/month
650 Sq Ft
House
$9,345/month
2,259 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly New Milford, CT is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
20
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
90
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Sarah Noble Intermediate School
Public
Grades K-5
756 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
448 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
377 Students
Public
Grades PK-3
364 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
811 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,247 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- The Pratt Nature Center
- Roxbury Land Trust
- Taconic State Park-Rudd Pond Area
- Lake Waramaug State Park
- Squantz Pond State Park
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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.