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Cost of Living in Milford city, CT

Population 51,023 · Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimates

Median rent$1,882
Median home value$415,200
Median household income$111,201

The median rent in Milford city, CT is $1,882/month, 26% higher than the Connecticut median and 33% higher than the U.S. median. The median home value is $415,200, 25% higher than the national median. Households earn a median of $111,201 a year, 16% higher than the state median.

Affordability

Rent as a share of median income: 20.3%
Income needed for median rent (30% rule): $75,280/yr
Home price-to-income ratio: 3.7×
Est. mortgage on the median home (20% down, 6.5% for 30 yrs, principal + interest): $2,099/mo

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Milford city vs. Connecticut vs. U.S.

Milford cityConnecticutU.S.
Median rent$1,882$1,488$1,413
Median home value$415,200$366,900$332,700
Median household income$111,201$95,781$80,734
Homeownership rate75.5%66.5%65.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher50.3%42.5%35.7%
Poverty rate5.2%10.0%12.5%
Unemployment rate4.4%5.6%5.2%
Work from home17.6%16.0%15.1%
Median age46.341.138.9

FAQ

What is the average rent in Milford city, CT?

The median gross rent in Milford city, CT is $1,882 per month (ACS 2020–2024 5-year estimate).

How much do I need to earn to live in Milford city, CT?

Using the common 30% rule, renting a median-priced home takes about $75,280 a year in gross income.

Is Milford city, CT expensive to live in?

Rent there is 33% higher than the U.S. median, and the median home costs about 3.7 times the median household income.

Other cities in Connecticut

Bridgeport, CTRent $1,450 · Income $58,685Stamford, CTRent $2,276 · Income $111,586New Haven, CTRent $1,488 · Income $56,851Hartford, CTRent $1,269 · Income $46,411Waterbury, CTRent $1,225 · Income $51,886Norwalk, CTRent $2,073 · Income $107,616

Cities with a similar cost of living

Commerce City, CORent $1,880 · Income $111,972Dale City, VARent $1,876 · Income $111,994Grapevine, TXRent $1,863 · Income $111,376Darien, ILRent $1,857 · Income $111,215Fountain Hills, AZRent $1,890 · Income $112,654West Whittier-Los Nietos, CARent $1,913 · Income $111,699

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates. Estimates have margins of error, especially for smaller places. This product uses the Census Bureau Data API but is not endorsed or certified by the Census Bureau.

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