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Milford, CT

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A fun community on the Connecticut shore.

Walkable Nature Beach Coast Shopping History

With 17 miles of coastline, Milford embodies the New England coastal lifestyle. Five city beaches give folks plenty of space to soak in the sun, and boating is a popular pastime among locals, from yachts to kayaks. Nature preserves like Silver Sands State Park and the Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Area add more variety to the outdoor offerings.

Milford boasts a highly walkable downtown, with shopping, a lovely town green, and many opportunities for learning more about the area’s colonial and Native American history. Those choosing to rent in Milford have access to world-class shopping that draws folks from all over the region. The city definitely knows how to have a good time, with a thriving nightlife scene and large community events year-round.

Just minutes from New Haven on the turnpike, Milford residents have easy access to the resources and attractions of Yale University and its surrounding area as well.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Milford, CT is $1,697 for a studio, $2,172 for one bedroom, $2,618 for two bedrooms, and $3,405 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milford has increased by 0.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$2,172/month
744 Sq Ft
House
$4,116/month
623 Sq Ft
Condo
$2,520/month
69 Sq Ft
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Transportation

53

Somewhat Walkable

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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.

40

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

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

Pumpkin Delight School

Public

Grades PK-5

262 Students

8
out of 10

Mathewson School

Public

Grades K-5

315 Students

6
out of 10

Meadowside School

Public

Grades K-5

269 Students

6
out of 10

Calf Pen Meadow School

Public

Grades K-5

265 Students

6
out of 10

Orange Avenue School

Public

Grades PK-5

404 Students

4
out of 10

Harborside Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

403 Students

8
out of 10

East Shore Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

382 Students

7
out of 10

West Shore Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

419 Students

5
out of 10

Jonathan Law High School

Public

Grades 9-12

815 Students

6
out of 10

Joseph A. Foran High School

Public

Grades 9-12

765 Students

6
out of 10

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 2025.