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Milford, CT

Founded 1639South Central Connecticut Planning RegionElev. 121 m
Population
50,749
Median home
$377,400
Public schools
14
Sex offenders
2

Overview

About Milford

Milford is a city in Connecticut with about 50,749 residents. Milford was founded in 1639 and sits in South Central Connecticut Planning Region. The median age is 46.7 and the median household income is $110,126. Homes carry a median value of $377,400, and about 77% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (80%). Around 48% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 26 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
50,749
Median age
46.7
Median household income
$110,126
Per-capita income
$59,780
Poverty rate
4.5%
High-school grad or higher
96%
Bachelor's degree or higher
48.4%
Unemployment
4.5%
Avg. commute
25.9 min
Work from home
15.5%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White80%
Hispanic or Latino9%
Black2.6%
Asian4.9%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts54.2%
Sales & office20%
Service12.9%
Production, transportation & material moving7.8%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$377,400
Median gross rent
$1,820/mo
Owner-occupied
76.6%
Median year built
1966
Households
21,289
Avg. household size
2.36

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Milford has 14 public schools8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 3 schools
Reading69%
Math57%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

Jonathan Law High SchoolHighGrades 912
Joseph A. Foran High SchoolHighGrades 912
Platt Technical High SchoolHighGrades 912
East Shore Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 68
Harborside Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 68
West Shore Middle SchoolMiddleGrades 68
Calf Pen Meadow SchoolElementary
J. F. Kennedy SchoolElementaryGrades -15
Live Oaks SchoolElementaryGrades -15
Mathewson SchoolElementary
Meadowside SchoolElementary
Orange Avenue SchoolElementaryGrades -15
Orchard Hills SchoolElementaryGrades -15
Pumpkin Delight SchoolElementaryGrades -15

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime69% below national
Milford121
Connecticut154
United States386
128% higher than 2019
20192023
property crime23% above national
Milford2,405
Connecticut1,580
United States1,952
28% higher than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Milford Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Milford.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Flood, wildfire, tornado, earthquake and other hazard risk for Milford's county.

Data source being added: FEMA National Risk Index (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Context

Neighborhood info

Milford was founded in 1639 and sits in South Central Connecticut Planning Region. Elevation ~121 m.

Map of Milford
Milford, CT
Where Milford is
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Historic places

9 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Taylor Memorial LibrarySt. Peter's Episcopal ChurchBuckingham HouseEells-Stow HouseUS Post Office--Milford MainMilford Point HotelHebrew Congregation of WoodmontLaurel Beach Casino
Notable people from Milford
Christy Carlson RomanoEllen MuthDylan BrunoJonathan QuickFrank J. SpragueJohn C. MaloneJeff DavisNicholas ArtChris BrunoMark Arcobello
People searches in Milford
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Nearby cities
Woodmont (4 mi)West Haven (6 mi)Bridgeport (7 mi)Shelton (7 mi)Derby (7 mi)Ansonia (8 mi)

Registered sex offenders in Milford, CT (2)

Public sex-offender registry records for Milford, Connecticut.

Cesar Gonzalez, 59
Milford · New Haven County · 06460
AKA Luis Andujar, Cesar Gonzales
John F Taylor, 76
Milford · New Haven County · 06460

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Milford — frequently asked

What is the population of Milford, Connecticut?
Milford has a population of about 50,749, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Milford?
The median home value in Milford is $377,400, and the median gross rent is $1,820/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Milford safe? What is the crime rate?
Milford Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 121 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
How many schools are in Milford?
Milford has 14 public schools (8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Milford?
Public registry data lists 2 registered sex offenders in or near Milford. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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