Milford is a city in New Haven County. Just an hour north of New York City, Milford is easily accessible for both travelers and commuters. Served by major highway systems, vehicle access is obtained by I-95, the Merritt/Wilbur Cross Parkway (Route 15), and Boston Post Road (U.S. 1). MetroNorth and Amtrak to New York and beyond begin at the station in downtown Milford. New York boaters enjoy crossing Long Island Sound to stay at Milford Lisman Landing Marina. There is also a ferry crossing from Port Jefferson, L.I. to Bridgeport with train access to downtown.

Welcome to Milford, "A Small City with a Big Heart!" Seventeen miles of Long Island Sound coastline funnel into our harbor that wends its way to meet the Wepawaug River in the heart of town. The sixth oldest town in Connecticut, residents are proud to boast of a meticulously maintained "town green", the second longest in New England.

Milford, "A Small City with a Big Heart!" Strolling through downtown you get that small town feeling coupled with the charm and the sense of history of an English settlement dating from 1639. Walk over the Hotchkiss Bridge, gaze at the gorge framed by the arch of the Memorial Bridge, stop for an ice cream cone, and rent a bike and tour, then return to have a lobster dinner. Or you might opt for a romantic Victorian setting at a classic New England Inn.

A feeling of "Milford Pride", along with ample cultural, recreational, educational and employment opportunities make the City more than just a great place to visit.  Many high quality arts and crafts shows, varied festivals and events make Milford a destination for daytrippers.  Water recreation abounds with access from boat launches, the Milford Lisman Landing Marina, multiple city beaches, and Silver Sands State Park.  The Connecticut Audubon Coastal Center at Milford Point offers views of the estuary and Long Island Sound and their inhabitants and an educational program to explain all.  The new architecturally awarded addition to Milford Hospital provides for health care needs as it has for the last 80 years.

Rounding out our unparalleled quality of life is a strong retail community that provides shoppers with all aspects of consumer goods. From the mall to the varied and diverse shopping opportunities of our small retailers-we sell it all. Boasting an ever-expanding automobile row, furniture stores, specialty shops, restaurants and hotels, ready to fulfill all types of consumer requirements.

A diversified economy supports manufacturing, retail, corporate office, and a service industry.  Unemployment is at an all-time low.  Home to manufacturers of consumer products, fabricated metals, plastics, as well as dot.com, investment, and hi-tech firms, Milford welcomes all to its corporate, research and industrial parks.

Housing Cost

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $272,800

Demographics

Estimated population in July 2006: 53,262. Milford covers 22.3 square miles. It sits at an elevation of 60 feet above sea level.

Zip codes: 06460 - Area code: 203

Weather

Milford, CT climate is warm during summer when temperatures tend to be in the 70's and very cold during winter when temperatures tend to be in the 30's.

The warmest month of the year is July with an average maximum temperature of 81.90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the coldest month of the year is January with an average minimum temperature of 22.90 degrees Fahrenheit.

Temperature variations between night and day tend to be fairly limited during summer with a difference that can reach 16 degrees Fahrenheit, and fairly limited during winter with an average difference of 14 degrees Fahrenheit.

The annual average precipitation at Milford is 44.15 Inches. Rainfall in is fairly evenly distributed throughout the year. The wettest month of the year is March with an average rainfall of 4.15 Inches.

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