At a Glance
Median Income
$55,265
$35,066 per capita
Home Value
$274,600
Zillow: $345,109
Median Rent
$1,182/mo
29.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
791/100K
3,693/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
30.0%
86.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.6%
14.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
16.8% smoking rate
How Milford Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Milford's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Milford a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Milford residents earn a median household income of $55,265 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $35,066. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6% (56% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,171 business establishments, including 688 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milford is $274,600 , 3% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $345,109. Median rent is $1,182/month, with 29.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Milford reports 791 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 108% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,693/100K.
Education
30.0% of adults in Milford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(11% below the national average).
86.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milford has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 35°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population12,193
Median Age41.4 yrs
Density1,237/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born18.2%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,265
Per Capita$35,066
Unemployment5.6%
Poverty14.6%
County GDP$23,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
B+
Home Value$274,600
Rent$1,182
Ownership46.5%
Zillow$345,109
Housing Units5,399
Rent Burden29.9%
Crime
F
Violent791/100K
Property3,693/100K
Health
Obesity40.6%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking16.8%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death9,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain46.3 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation21 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+30.0%
High School+86.8%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband83.9%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Milford was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.6% of the population has a disability.
18.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 688 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.