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Milford, CT

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 56
Population3,598,348
Foreign Born6.9%
Population Density743people per mi²
Median Age41.2 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2000, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
B+
Good

Above-average quality of iife. The area offers a reasonable cost of living, decent mobility, and a mix of neighborhood amenities.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

123/100

23% above national average

B+

The Real Cost of Living in Milford, Connecticut

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $23k$43k
Comfortable $67k$98k
Luxury $169k+$263k+
Elite (Top 5%) $232k+$359k+
Affordability Ratio

96%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean82%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
7
Negative
21

Groceries

2 within 10 miles

2.8mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

6mi

Airport

Sikorsky Memorial Airport

5.7mi

Post Office

USPS — Norwalk, CT

18.8mi

Critical Amenities

Golf5Nearest 1.6 mi
Camping20Nearest 9.4 mi
Marina8Nearest 0.9 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink1Nearest 9.4 mi
Gun Range4Nearest 2.1 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$94k+3.9%
25% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$932k
42% above US avg
College Educated
41.9%
20% above US avg
WFH
14.4%
1% above US avg
Homeownership
66.2%
1% above US avg
Median Home
$343k
22% above US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
B+
Safe

Generally safer than 72% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
12.5
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−32.5%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−38.1%
Homicide
0.02 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Robbery
0.30 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.61 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg

Property Crime

5yr−26.8%
Burglary
0.81 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Larceny-Theft
8.85 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.70 / 1k ResidentsEqual to state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+8Leans Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Milford, Connecticut
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B+
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Property Rights
D
WeakIJ Grade D
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (5% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A+
Fully OpenRetail sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenTribal · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season223 days276 frost-free
Annual Rainfall57.1"
Elevation66 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
F
High Risk

High tactical risk. This location is likely close to major population centers, strategic targets, or sits in a high-disaster corridor. A retreat property and careful exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor61 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
C-
Weak743/sq mi
Fallout Danger
F
Poor8 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
D
Poorborder 260 mi · coast 8.8 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$173.8M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityNew York8.3M people are 61 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital42 miHartford, CT
Nearest Prison7.6 mi4 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:14:33.000Z

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