New Haven metro, CT relocation guide
Moving to Milford, CT
$637,000Median listing price
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About Milford
Milford is the region's shoreline sweet spot: 17 miles of coastline, a genuine downtown on the harbor, and the Milford Green — one of New England's longest town greens. Devon and Walnut Beach give it a beach-neighborhood feel; the downtown has breweries, restaurants, and a train station with direct Metro-North service.
Home prices in Milford
The median listing price in Milford is $637,000.
Top places in Milford
- Silver Sands State Park — beach with the Charles Island tombolo walk at low tide.
- The Milford Green — one of New England's longest greens, with the downtown around it.
- Walnut Beach — artsy beach neighborhood with the Walnut Beach boardwalk.
- Laurel Beach — quiet residential beach (shown in the Commons photos below).
- Milford Harbor and the duck pond — downtown waterfront.
- Fowler Field and the Milford Oyster Festival (August).
Commuting from Milford
- Approximate drive to downtown New Haven: ~20 minutes (approximate; via I-95).
- Metro-North New Haven Line from Milford station: about 1 hour 55 minutes to 2 hours 10 minutes to Grand Central (approximate; check current MTA timetable).
- CTtransit and Greater Bridgeport Transit connect Milford to New Haven (check current routes before publishing).
- Approximate drive to Midtown Manhattan: ~1 hour 30 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes (approximate; highly traffic-dependent).
Schools in Milford
Public schools: Milford Public Schools. For enrollment and performance data, see the state report card in Town links below. Confirm school assignment for any address directly with the district.
Milford FAQs
- What is the housing market like in Milford, CT?
The median listing price in Milford is $637,000. Median listing price · Realtor.com · September 24, 2026 - How is the commute from Milford, CT?
Approximate drive to downtown New Haven: ~20 minutes (approximate; via I-95). - Which school district serves Milford, CT?
Milford is served by Milford Public Schools. See the state report card in Town links, and confirm school assignment for a specific address with the district.
Town links
Town government
Schools
Official town resources. School report cards via the Connecticut State Department of Education.