Living in New Milford, CT
New Milford is a large town on the northeastern shore of Candlewood Lake, where the Housatonic River and U.S. Routes 7 and 202 pass through its center and along its long town green.
New Milford at a glance
- Median sale price
- $490,000+2.1% vs last year 393 sales, last 12 months
- Property tax rate
- 23.50 mills town-wide, FY2027
- Estimated yearly tax
- ~$8,100 median-priced home
- Population
- 28,745 2024 Census estimate
- Land area
- 61.6 sq mi 467 per sq mi
What it is like in New Milford
New Milford covers 61.56 square miles, one of the largest areas of any Connecticut town, and had 28,745 residents in the facts we hold. It borders Sherman, Bridgewater, Roxbury, Washington, New Fairfield, Kent and Brookfield. The Housatonic, Still and East Aspetuck rivers flow through town, and Candlewood Lake lies along its eastern edge.
The first English settlers arrived in 1707, residents petitioned for incorporation in 1711 and the town was organized in 1712. The 7th Connecticut Regiment was raised here in 1776, and tobacco was the main local crop in the second half of the 19th century. Villages within the town include Gaylordsville, Northville, Still River, Merryall and Chimney Point.
The downtown green is commonly described as the longest in Connecticut. The New Milford Center Historic District surrounds it, and Lover's Leap Bridge and Boardman's Bridge are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Town parks and fields in our data include Clatter Valley Park, Emmanuel Williamson Park, Addis Park, Harrybrooke Park, Ray Ramsey Park, Sega Meadows Park, Charlie Jones Veterans Memorial Park, Youngs Field and Fireman's Field. Candlewood Lake and the Housatonic River provide water access, and Lovers Leap State Park is in town.
Housatonic River Brewing on Kent Road brews its own beer beside the river. The Iron Rail on Railroad Street operates in a renovated train station, and Lucia Ristorante is on Bank Street. Village Center for the Arts faces the Green on Main Street, and TheatreWorks New Milford stages plays at 5 Brookside Avenue. Elephant's Trunk Flea Market runs on Sundays from April through December on Danbury Road.
Getting around from New Milford
| Drive to | Time | Miles |
|---|---|---|
| Hartford | 81 min | 51 |
| New Haven | 77 min | 40 |
| Stamford | 80 min | 48 |
| New York City (Midtown) | 118 min | 80 |
| Boston | 203 min | 152 |
| Providence | 179 min | 125 |
| Bradley Airport (BDL) | 101 min | 60 |
Rail
No passenger rail station within 8 miles.
Highways and routes
U.S. Route 7 and U.S. Route 202 are the main roads and together form the town's main thoroughfare. By car, Stamford is 80 minutes (48 miles), New Haven 77 minutes (40 miles), Hartford 81 minutes (51 miles) and New York City (Midtown) 118 minutes (80 miles). Bradley Airport is 101 minutes (60 miles) away.
Our data lists no rail station inside the town. The Housatonic Railroad uses the tracks north of Danbury for freight, and a Metro-North extension to New Milford has been proposed but not built.
Schools in New Milford
5 public schools in New Milford School District. Which one serves an address depends on the district, so confirm with them.
Elementary 3
- Hill And Plain
- Northville
- Sarah Noble Intermediate
Middle 1
- Schaghticoke
High school 1
- New Milford High School
Grades, number of students. Hover a school for its address.
For report cards, enrollment trends and spending per student, look up New Milford School District on the state's EdSight site.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics, Common Core of Data. We do not rate or rank schools.
Eat, drink and explore in New Milford
Open New Milford in Google Maps →Eat and drink 7
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Italian restaurant and pizzeria with a dining room, takeout, lunch and catering menus, operating since 1998.
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Ice cream shop serving small-batch ice cream with indoor and outdoor seating.
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Greek and Mediterranean restaurant with seafood, indoor and outdoor dining, and takeout.
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Brewery on the Housatonic River with its own beers, a tasting room, a beer garden and growler fills.
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Ice cream shop serving soft serve and small-batch scooped ice cream with a toppings bar.
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Italian restaurant on Bank Street serving pasta and other regional dishes.
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Steakhouse and bar in a renovated train station building, serving steak, seafood and Sunday brunch.
Things to do and see 5
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Outdoor flea market on Route 7 and 202 held on Sundays from April through December since 1976.
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Working farm with a farm stand selling produce, dairy, meat and baked goods, plus an ice cream shoppe across the road.
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Cooking school on Hunt Hill Farm offering demonstration and hands-on culinary classes.
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Nonprofit community theater with about 100 seats, founded in 1967 and staging plays and musicals.
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Arts center on the Green in a former hardware store, with studios, classes and a gallery.
Parks, preserves and trails 33
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Parks and open space © OpenStreetMap contributors. Places to eat and visit last checked October 2026. These are not paid placements; they are simply our selection. Hours and menus change, so check before you go.
New Milford housing market
Over the last 12 months, 393 homes sold in New Milford with a median sale price of $490,000 and a median of 28 days on market. There are 97 homes for sale right now.
Homes sold for a median of $255 per square foot. The typical home sold for 100% of its list price, and the median sale price is up 2.1% from the year before. At the current pace of sales, the homes for sale would last about 3 months.
New Milford's town-wide property tax rate is 23.50 mills (FY2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,100 a year. Special taxing districts, such as fire districts, can add to this, and a home's actual assessment may differ from its sale price.
Source: SmartMLS, residential sales (single-family, condo and multi-family); mill rates: Connecticut Office of Policy and Management. Updated November 10, 2026.
Homes for sale in New Milford
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Questions about New Milford
What is the median home price in New Milford, CT?
The median sale price in New Milford is $490,000, based on 393 home sales in the last 12 months (SmartMLS). Updated November 10, 2026.
What is the property tax rate in New Milford, CT?
New Milford's town-wide property tax rate is 23.50 mills (fiscal year 2027). Connecticut assesses homes at 70% of market value, so a median-priced home pays roughly $8,100 a year. Special taxing districts can add to this.
How far is New Milford, CT from Hartford?
New Milford is about 51 miles and a 81-minute drive from downtown Hartford, measured from the town center without traffic.
How far is New Milford, CT from New York City?
New Milford is about 80 miles from Midtown Manhattan, roughly a 118-minute drive without traffic.
What is the population of New Milford, CT?
New Milford has about 28,745 residents (U.S. Census Bureau estimate, 2024) and covers 61.6 square miles.
How many public schools are in New Milford, CT?
New Milford has 5 public schools in New Milford School District. Which school serves an address depends on the district's boundaries, so confirm with the district.
How many homes are for sale in New Milford, CT?
There are 97 homes for sale in New Milford right now, per SmartMLS, as of November 10, 2026.
Is there a train station in New Milford?
Our data lists none. The Metro-North Danbury Branch serves Danbury, and an extension north to New Milford has been proposed but not built.
Which main roads serve New Milford?
U.S. Route 7 and U.S. Route 202 together form the main thoroughfare through town.
How far is New Milford from New York City?
It is 80 miles and about 118 minutes by car to Midtown Manhattan.
Which towns border New Milford?
Sherman, Bridgewater, Roxbury, Washington, New Fairfield, Kent and Brookfield.
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