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Downtown Milford

Downtown Milford

$585,565 Average Value
$233 Average Price per Sq Ft
6 Homes For Sale

Old New England charm with a beachy vibe

Downtown Milford is a boater’s paradise. Its location on the Long Island Sound and its many docks along the Milford Harbor, which runs vertically through the middle of the neighborhood, makes it easy to spend an afternoon on the water. However, there is so much more to this coastal community than boating. "It's an old New England town with a town center, so it has that authentic feel, especially being on the water," says Wojtek Borowski, a Realtor with Pearce Real Estate and a New Haven resident for over 30 years.
Trumbull Ave in Downtown Milford sits right on the water.
Trumbull Ave in Downtown Milford sits right on the water.
Downtown Milford has all the hustle and bustle you desire.
Downtown Milford has all the hustle and bustle you desire.
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Silver Sands Park is a popular summer spot

Residents get easy access to Silver Sands Park, popular in the summer for its beaches, boardwalk, and Long Island Sound. The park also offers fishing, and it's common to find anglers pulling striped bass and summer flounder out of the water. For exercise, locals head to Wilcox Park, where area kids play ball on the multiple baseball fields, and friends challenge each other to a match on the tennis courts. And while not a traditional park, the Milford Green is a popular green space featuring a gazebo and benches for relaxing, tall shady trees and open space for kids to run and play.
Enjoy family time or take a swim at Silver Sands State Park in Milford.
Enjoy family time or take a swim at Silver Sands State Park in Milford.
The pier at Silver Sands Beach in Milford is one of the best places to see the coastline.
The pier at Silver Sands Beach in Milford is one of the best places to see the coastline.
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Homes along Trumbull Avenue boast water views

Homes closer to the water, especially along Trumbull Avenue, tend to be extensive, expensive and coveted for their views of the Long Island Sound. Most are impressive storybook cottages with expansive front porches and many windows facing the water. Further north, houses are just slightly smaller but still impressive; large Colonial Revivals, Cape Cods and contemporary builds sit on verdant lawns surrounded by tall trees. Closest to Interstate 95, homes run smaller; cozy ranch-style houses and bungalows sit close on narrow lots along sidewalk-lined streets. Prices range from $105,000 for 780 square feet to $2.3 million for 3,700 square feet. Condos and townhouses are also available throughout the neighborhood, ranging from $205,000 for 840 square feet to $899,000 for 2,400 square feet, offering amenities including walkability to shops and restaurants and beautiful views for units close to the water.
All sorts of housing is available in Downtown Milford.
All sorts of housing is available in Downtown Milford.
Beautiful homes with water views are available in Downtown Milford.
Beautiful homes with water views are available in Downtown Milford.
Trumbull Ave in Downtown Milford sits right on the water.
Trumbull Ave in Downtown Milford sits right on the water.
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Residents celebrate at city events

The spring and summer are busy with multiple annual events. Among them is the Easter Eggstravaganza, which happens each April at The Milford Green. Businesses host an Easter Egg hunt in their stores, and kids take pictures with the Easter Bunny. Also popular is the farmers market, which runs on Saturdays from June to October at Wasson Field and features produce and goods from throughout the state.

Many shopping and dining opportunities are available

Downtown Milford has several national chain grocery stores in the neighborhood, like Aldi, Big Y and Shop Rite, where residents pick up food and essentials, and just a few miles northeast down Route 1 are more retailers like Target, Walmart, Whole Foods and Costco. For dining out, residents have many locally owned restaurants to choose from, many of which sit along Milford Harbor. Locals love Stonebridge for its seafood classics like lobster rolls, fish tacos, Mediterranean calamari and outdoor patio, where patrons can watch the sunset while they enjoy their dinner. Another neighborhood favorite is SBC Restaurant and Beer Bar, which offers craft beer, hearty pub food and a cozy atmosphere.
Savor some delicious food and coffee at Cafe Atlantique.
Savor some delicious food and coffee at Cafe Atlantique.
SBC Restaurant and Beer Bar is a staple of Milford and located right on the water.
SBC Restaurant and Beer Bar is a staple of Milford and located right on the water.
Big Y is one of the preferred markets in Milford.
Big Y is one of the preferred markets in Milford.
Walmart is conveniently located on Boston Post Road in Milford.
Walmart is conveniently located on Boston Post Road in Milford.
Come down to Cafe Atlantique in Milford, grab a coffee and some food, then enjoy the piano man.
Come down to Cafe Atlantique in Milford, grab a coffee and some food, then enjoy the piano man.
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Milford School District serves area kids

Downtown Milford's youngest residents often start their education at Mathewson Elementary School, which serves kindergarten through fifth grade. They continue to Harborside Middle School and Joseph A. Foran High School. All three schools are a part of the Milford School District and have high ratings on Niche; Harborside Middle and Foran High have an A-minus, and Mathewson Elementary has a B-plus. Foran High serves about 790 students and has a student-teacher ratio of 12-to-1. They offer many clubs and organizations, including Fencing Club, Robotics Club and Crochet Club. Families interested in sending their kids to private school have multiple options, including Academy of Our Lady of Mercy Lauralton Hall, established in 1905 and boasts an A-plus on Niche.
Discover the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall at 00 High St, Milford, CT 06460.
Discover the Academy of Our Lady of Mercy, Lauralton Hall at 00 High St, Milford, CT 06460.
Mathewson School serves students in the Parkway/Wheelers Farm Road community.
Mathewson School serves students in the Parkway/Wheelers Farm Road community.
Harborside Middle School serves many students in the Downtown Milford neighborhood.
Harborside Middle School serves many students in the Downtown Milford neighborhood.
Welcome to the Joseph A. Foran High School at 80 Foran Rd, Milford, CT 06460.
Welcome to the Joseph A. Foran High School at 80 Foran Rd, Milford, CT 06460.
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The Milford train station is conveniently located in the heart of town.
The Milford train station is conveniently located in the heart of town.

I-95 and MTA trains help residents get around

Interstate 95 runs along the neighborhood’s northern side and offers access to West Haven to the northeast and the New York state line to the southwest. Milford has a Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) train station located off Railroad Avenue, and the Metro North line runs into Manhattan.
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Schools

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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

Tweed/New Haven

25 min drive

Train

Milford Station

Bus

Leighton Rd & Home Acres Rd

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Greensend Pl. & South Broad St.

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Cherry St. & Commerce Park Rd.

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Gulf St & Opp St Mary's

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Bridgeport Ave. & Robert Treat Dr.

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Gulf St & Cherry St

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Gulf St & Anchorage Dr

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Downtown Milford US
Homicide 2 4
Sexual Assault 2 4
Assault with Weapon 2 4
Robbery 2 4
Burglary 4 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 4 4
Larceny 5 4
Crime Score 4 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Downtown Milford Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$175,000
Median Sale Price
$172,126
Median Single Family Sale Price
$172,126
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$259,900
Median Change From 1st List Price
2%
Last 12 months Home Sales
132
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-59%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$233

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
2,585
Number of Homes for Sale
6
Median Year Built
1950
Months of Supply
0.50
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,679
Below the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
1,883
Average 2 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
1,503
Average 1 Bedroom Size Sq Ft
871
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
10,018

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

Homes for Rent

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
10,772
Median Age
45
Population Density
6 ppl/acre
Population under 18
18.4%
Below the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
22.4%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$95,086
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$123,908

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
94.2%
College Graduates
50.2%
Above the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
24.1%
Above the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
66.5%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
44''
Average Winter Low Temperature
25°F
Average Summer High Temperature
83°F
Annual Snowfall
27''

Area Factors

Bikeable

Bike Score®

56 / 100

Very Walkable

Walk Score®

83 / 100
Source: Walk Score
Source: Walk Score

Sound Score® measures the noise level of any address. Transit Score® measures access to public transit. Bike Score® measures the bikeability of any address.

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