The Town FilesNew Milford, Connecticut
Town · population 28,115 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $391,500
- Household income
- $106,411
- Jan low / Jul high
- 21° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 50 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 13
- Median age
- 42.1
New Milford is a town of 28,115 people, Connecticut. The median home is worth $391,500, close to the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). It ranks better for cycling than 78% of Connecticut towns.
How New Milford ranks
Percentile among Connecticut towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Connecticut towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in New Milford is worth $391,500, close to the typical Connecticut town ($376,000). Homes cost about 3.7 times the median household income of $106,411, which is more affordable than 46% of Connecticut towns. Median rent is $1,609 a month. 80.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | New Milford | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $391,500 | $376,000 |
| Median rent | $1,609 | $1,462 |
| Median household income | $106,411 | $109,167 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.7× | 3.6× |
| Homeownership | 80.4% | 80.3% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.5% | — |
Who lives in New Milford
| People | New Milford | Typical Connecticut town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1 | 45.0 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.7% | 20.6% |
| Under 18 | 21.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 41.2% | 45.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 12.9% | — |
| Work from home | 15.1% | 16.8% |
| Average commute | 30.3 min | 27.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 96.5% | 93.8% |
Weather in New Milford
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 20.5°F. About 53.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 49.8 inches of snow (typical Connecticut town: 39.0 in). Expect about 20 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Milford since 1950, compared with 8 for the typical Connecticut town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on August 21, 1951 about 1.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 12, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 17 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on June 11, 2026.
Public schools in New Milford
5 public schools with 3,564 students, about 11.7 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Milford High School | 9-12 | 1,207 | 12.1 |
| Schaghticoke Middle School | 6-8 | 777 | 11.3 |
| Sarah Noble Intermediate School | 3-5 | 754 | 11.6 |
| Northville Elementary School | PK-2 | 444 | 12.3 |
| Hill And Plain School | PK-2 | 382 | 11.2 |
Towns near New Milford
- New Milford, CT1.7 mi · 7,160 people · home $331,900
- Sherman, CT4.2 mi · 3,527 people · home $497,300
- Washington, CT6.9 mi · 3,646 people · home $660,200
- New Fairfield, CT9.0 mi · 13,579 people · home $484,800
- Kent, CT9.0 mi · 3,019 people · home $470,900
- Brookfield, CT9.2 mi · 17,528 people · home $479,700
- Pawling, NY9.2 mi · 8,012 people · home $449,100
- Dover, NY9.3 mi · 8,415 people · home $330,000
New Milford questions
Is New Milford, Connecticut a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, New Milford scores better for retirees than 26% of Connecticut towns and quieter than 44%. 17.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.1).
How much does a house cost in New Milford?
The median owner-occupied home in New Milford is valued at $391,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $106,411, so homes cost about 3.7 times income. Median rent is $1,609 a month.
What is the weather like in New Milford?
July highs average 84.9°F and January lows 20.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 53.0 inches of precipitation a year and 49.8 inches of snow.
Does New Milford get tornadoes?
13 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of New Milford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on August 21, 1951. The typical Connecticut town has had 8.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)