Higher education is close by with 10 colleges and universities within a 20 minute drive. Milford Hospital is a small,efficient, friendly, full service medical institution currently expanding its one day surgery, maternity, and emergency facilities with an 80,000 sf addition. For more complicated procedures, nearby New Haven has the world renown Yale-New Haven Hospital and the Hospital of St Raphael. Milford is not dependent on one company or one segment of the market. Conservative budgeting and expenditure restraint over the years has led to a firm financial footing.
City roads are in good condition and are on a regular resurfacing schedule.
A major sewer system upgrade was completed in 1987 and is continually being expanded and improved. The water supply provided by the Regional Water Authority is consistent with excellent quality. Milford is served by the Southern Connecticut Gas Company, United Illuminating and SNET plus all major phone companies for long distance service. City services have been maintained and increased with efficiencies despite no-growth budgets. Social services are provided by both public and private agencies.