Total Population
27,539
Population
Growth Rate
-0.32%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
51.900
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
27,539
Population
Growth Rate
-0.32%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
51.900
Households
10,994
Total Housing Units
11,814
Owner Occupied
8,531
Renter Occupied
2,463
Vacant
820
Median Home Value
$421,603
Average Home Value
$532,846
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.01%
Median Household
$101,906 $109,345
Average Household
$131,782 $144,254
Per Capita
$52,685 $58,209
Total Businesses
1,400
Total Employed
11,532
Workers 16+
14,417
2025 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
135
Employed
2,113
2025 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
176
Employed
1,763
2025 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
72
Employed
1,411
2025 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
36
Employed
1,094
2025 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
81
Employed
944
2025 Other Service excl Pub Admin
Businesses
199
Employed
734
Some
High School
746
Graduated
High School
5,088
Associates
Degree
1,592
Bachelor's
Degree
5,133
Graduate
Degree
3,511
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
10,189
Non-Resident Commuters
2,801
Drive Alone
10,454
Carpooled
1,653
Public
189
Work At Home
1,723