Milford By The Numbers

The population in Milford increased by 1.4 percent between 2000 and 2007, up from 26,880 to 27,263.

Its unemployment rate almost doubled from 4.9 percent in 2008 to 8.2 percent. But it's still faring better than the region, which has an average unemployment rate of 8.6 percent.

Milford's labor force stands at 15,466. One of the town's largest employers is Waters Corp., a large, publicly traded corporation that is headquartered in town.

Milford has a spilt tax rate with a commercial rate of 21.72 and a residential rate of 12.53.

Stats

Population (2007): 27,263
Form of Government: Town Administrator, Selectmen, Representative Town Meeting
Labor Force (2009): 15,466
Per Capita Income (1999): $23,742
Population Per Sq. Mile (2007): 1,867.3
Housing Units Per Sq. Mile (2007): 733.8
Tax Rate (FY 2009): 21.72 (Commercial), 12.53 (Residential)
Average Single-Family Tax Bill (FY 2009): $3,952
Total Revenue (FY 2009): $97,453,887
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.2 percent

Top Five Taxpayers
(Based on assessed value FY09)

Waters Corp., $25,850,415
Fafard Madlyn, $20,602,100
Milford Groves, $20,181,100
Waters Technologies, $18,391,600
Birchwood Fortune, $18,013,600

Key Officials

Brian W. Murray, First Selectman
John H. Cook, Town Planner
Louis J. Celozzi, Town Administrator
Amy Hennessy Neves, Town Clerk
Barbara A. Auger, Town Treasurer

Links

Town web site

Police Department

Public Library

Public Schools