Total Population
27,611
Population
Growth Rate
-0.06%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
52.700
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
27,611
Population
Growth Rate
-0.06%
Median Age
45
Diversity Index
52.700
Households
11,112
Total Housing Units
11,856
Owner Occupied
8,669
Renter Occupied
2,443
Vacant
744
Median Home Value
$424,535
Average Home Value
$539,438
Income
Growth Rate
Median
Household Income
0.00%
Per Capita Income
2.37%
Median Household
$108,439 $120,332
Average Household
$142,163 $157,722
Per Capita
$57,406 $64,529
Total Businesses
1,413
Total Employed
11,197
Workers 16+
14,612
2026 HealthCare / Social Assistance
Businesses
129
Employed
1,738
2026 Retail Trade Businesses
Businesses
179
Employed
1,709
2026 Manufacturing Businesses
Businesses
74
Employed
1,418
2026 Educational Services - Businesses
Businesses
37
Employed
1,036
2026 Prof / Scientific / Tech Service
Businesses
123
Employed
974
2026 Accommodation / Food Service
Businesses
80
Employed
896
Some
High School
807
Graduated
High School
5,060
Associates
Degree
1,793
Bachelor's
Degree
5,306
Graduate
Degree
3,170
Average Commute Time
0 min.
Resident Commuters
10,837
Non-Resident Commuters
2,493
Drive Alone
10,168
Carpooled
1,646
Public
170
Work At Home
2,204