How long do people stay in their homes in Milford, CT?
19.9% (±2.4 points) of households in Milford, CT moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
30.0% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 19.9% (±2.4 points)
- Since before 2000
- 30.0%
When households in Milford moved in
| Moved in | Milford | South Central Connecticut Planning Region | Connecticut | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 3.8% (±1.2 points) | 4.1% | 3.9% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 16.1% (±2.1 points) | 18.9% | 17.9% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 34.0% (±2.1 points) | 37.5% | 37.7% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 16.1% (±1.9 points) | 16.9% | 17.4% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 15.0% (±1.5 points) | 10.5% | 10.7% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 15.0% (±1.8 points) | 12.2% | 12.4% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Milford, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is lower than in South Central Connecticut Planning Region (23.0%).
It is not measurably different from Connecticut (21.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Milford
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | — | 19.9% (±2.4 points) | — |
| Oronoque | 3.5 mi | 17.2% (±6.7 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stratford | 3.7 mi | 18.7% (±2.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Stratford Downtown | 3.9 mi | 30.2% (±11.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Orange | 4.5 mi | 13.9% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Orange (community) | 4.5 mi | 13.9% (±2.8 points) | Lower |
| Lordship | 5.7 mi | 18.1% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| West Haven | 5.8 mi | 26.7% (±3.0 points) | Higher |
| Trumbull Center | 6.5 mi | 22.9% (±6.3 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Orange, CT (13.9%), Orange (community), CT (13.9%).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: West Haven, CT (26.7%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across South Central Connecticut Planning Region, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | New Haven | 32.0% (±1.7 points) |
| 2 | West Haven | 26.7% (±3.0 points) |
| 3 | Hamden | 25.8% (±2.9 points) |
| 4 | Meriden | 21.5% (±2.0 points) |
| 5 | Milford | 19.9% (±2.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | East Haven | 18.4% (±3.4 points) |
| 6 (tie) | North Haven | 18.4% (±3.1 points) |
| 8 | Branford | 17.8% (±3.0 points) |
| 9 | Wallingford | 17.4% (±2.2 points) |
| 10 | North Branford | 16.1% (±5.0 points) |
| 11 | Madison | 15.1% (±2.6 points) |
Showing 11 of 15 places in South Central Connecticut Planning Region, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Milford
How often do people move in Milford?
19.9% of households in Milford, CT moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Milford have?
30.0% of households in Milford have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for Milford town, South Central Connecticut Planning Region, Connecticut (county subdivision:47535, in state:09 county:170).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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