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Milford, Connecticut

town · New Haven County

At a glance

52,684
Population
$416,800
Median home value (all homes)
37% above U.S. median
$514,036
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,882/mo
Median rent
40% above U.S. median
$110,669
Median household income
41% above U.S. median
25.4 min
Average commute
94%
Homes with broadband
4.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 114 — 14% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing55% above
Goods & services1% above
Utilities18% above
Taxes33% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost7% below
For business: Connecticut is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Platt Technical High School/Stratford Aviation Certificates
Nearest 4-year college7 mi
Nearest community college8 mi
Nearest technical college2 mi
High school graduates96.5%
College graduates50.5%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Milford Economic Development
City of Milford, CT's Economic & Community Development department page providing information related to local government services and development activities.
state Connecticut Dept. Econ. Dev.
Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) is the state agency that supports economic development and community development in Connecticut, including business development, small business resources, brownfield redevelopment, film, arts and tourism initiatives, and related programs. It provides contact points for in-state and out-of-state companies seeking assistance and coordinates various grant and program opportunities.
state Connecticut's Business Response
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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