Total Population
27,651
Population
Growth Rate
-0.39%
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
51.300
What sets New Milford apart from other similarly sized towns is its vibrant Town Center, which boasts a strong independent retail and restaurant scene. In Western Connecticut’s Litchfield County, New Milford offers numerous exciting business opportunities, convenient access to global markets, and superior quality of life. Our residents are diverse, active, friendly, and they fully embrace the Town’s exceptional features, including Candlewood Lake, the Housatonic River, and our expansive parks and forests.
“New Milford has a multitude of cultural resources and opportunities that further add to the reason why our residents, visitors and businesses enjoy a quality of life unparalleled in our area” – Alexander “Oley” Carp, Chairman, The Corporation for New Milford Economic Development
The Town is well-positioned for sustainable and innovative growth in the following sectors:
Contact the Office of Economic Development for more information.
Total Population
27,651
Population
Growth Rate
-0.39%
Median Age
44
Diversity Index
51.300
Households
10,949
Total Housing Units
11,889
Owner Occupied
8,518
Renter Occupied
2,431
Vacant
940
Median Home Value
$347,839
Average Home Value
$420,985
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.10%
Median Household
$94,703 $100,081
Average Household
$126,676 $137,921
Per Capita
$50,199 $55,688
Total Businesses
1,391
Total Employed
11,475
Workers 16+
14,799
2023 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
118
Employed
2,043
2023 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
183
Employed
1,736
2023 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
64
Employed
1,392
2023 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
35
Employed
979
2023 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
79
Employed
948
2023 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
195
Employed
821
Some
High School
695
Graduated
High School
5,007
Associates
Degree
1,668
Bachelor's
Degree
5,592
Graduate
Degree
2,939
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
7,206
Non-Resident Commuters
5,978
Drive Alone
11,776
Carpooled
1,171
Public
193
Work At Home
1,326