Question 1

Is Milford, CT or New Haven, CT cheaper to buy in?

Accepted Answer

Milford, CT is cheaper. The median home price in Milford, CT is approximately $358,600 and in New Haven, CT it is approximately $413,200 — a difference of $54,600.

Question 2

Is Milford, CT or New Haven, CT safer?

Accepted Answer

Milford, CT scores higher on safety. Milford, CT has violent crime rated Low and property crime rated Moderate. New Haven, CT has violent crime rated Moderate and property crime rated High.

Question 3

Is Milford, CT or New Haven, CT more walkable?

Accepted Answer

New Haven, CT is more walkable. Milford, CT has a Walk Score of 45/100 and New Haven, CT has a Walk Score of 98/100.

Question 4

Which has better schools, Milford, CT or New Haven, CT?

Accepted Answer

Milford, CT has higher-rated schools. Milford, CT has a school rating of 7.5/10 and New Haven, CT has a rating of 7.5/10.

Question 5

Should I live in Milford, CT or New Haven, CT?

Accepted Answer

Both neighborhoods have distinct trade-offs — review the data above to find your best fit.

Category	Milford, CT	New Haven, CT
Housing
Verdict	Good for now	Good for now
Median Price	$359K ✓ Lower price	$413K
Median Rent	$2K ✓ Lower rent	$2K
Median Income	$101K ✓ Higher income	$70K
Price Volatility	Moderate	Moderate
Getting Around
Walk Score	45/100	98/100 ✓ More walkable
Transit Score	17/100	59/100 ✓ Better transit
Bike Score	18/100	80/100 ✓ More bikeable
Commute	19 min	N/A
Safety & Environment
Safety Grade	B ✓ Safer	F
Violent Crime	Low ✓ Lower risk	Moderate
Property Crime	Moderate ✓ Lower risk	High
Flood Risk	High	Low ✓ Lower risk
Air Quality	Moderate	Moderate
Community
Schools	7.5/10	7.5/10
Best for	suburban familiescommuters to New Havensingle professionals	studentsyoung professionalsacademics

Milford, CT vs New Haven, CT

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