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Milford, CT


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Milford, Connecticut

Milford, Connecticut, in New Haven county, is 58 miles NE of New York, New York. The city is conveniently located inside the Bridgeport metropolitan area. There are an estimated 52,305 people in Milford.

The People and Families of Milford

In Milford, about 56% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Milford had a median family income of $71,175. Milford has a large middle class.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($27,810) in Milford. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Milford Housing

Approximately 78% of housing in Milford is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Milford, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Milford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Connecticut):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Milford Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Milford Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Milford Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Milford People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Milford, CT

Comparing Milford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Connecticut (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Age of the Population96
Well-Paid Single Men98
Well-Paid Single Women98
Senior Citizens87
Female Share of the Population67
Male Share of the Population54
Children Under 5 Years Old35
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size54

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty98
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults74

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times53
Working at Home56
Walking and Biking to Work34

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing107
People Living Alone52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals31
Housing Recently Built38
Affordability of Rents22
Affordability of Property Taxes23

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime83
Low Property Crime62

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