Forest Hills Milford
523 Wheelers Farms Rd,
Milford, CT 06461
$1,975 - $3,855 | 1-2 Beds
Bordered by the Housatonic River on its western edge, the neighborhood of Parkway/Wheelers Farm Road sits roughly 12 miles west of New Haven and 70 miles northeast of Manhattan. This largely rural area features single-family homes with apartment buildings in the more densely populated southern area close to I-95.
For shopping needs, Connecticut Post Mall features more than 150 stores and eateries, and the retail strips along Bridgeport Avenue and Boston Post Road provide alternative venues. Local restaurants include Mi Casita Restaurant and Bakery, where patrons gather for hearty Columbian dishes. For comfort food, diners recommend Bar 3 Thirty Three in the northern part of town.
Nestled close to the river and the coast, the area offers plenty in the way of outdoor activities. The Charles E. Wheeler Wildlife Area features interesting birdwatching opportunities for experienced canoeists, and Silver Sands State Park provides a boardwalk and beach fun.
As of April 2025, the average apartment rent in Parkway/Wheelers Farm Road is $2,542 for one bedroom, $3,225 for two bedrooms, and $3,454 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Parkway/Wheelers Farm Road has increased by 2.3% in the past year.
1 BR
798 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$2,542/month
Average Rent
2 BR
1,219 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,225/month
Average Rent
3 BR
1,237 sq ft
Average Sq Ft
$3,454/month
Average Rent
Car-Dependent
out of 100 WalkScore® Rating
Walking is difficult in this neighborhood, which is considered a car-dependent area.
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.
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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.