At a Glance
Median Income
$88,992
$43,116 per capita
Home Value
$429,800
Zillow: $545,707
Median Rent
$1,702/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
165/100K
589/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
86.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
5.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
246 sunny days/yr
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?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Milford residents earn a median household income of $88,992 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $43,116. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,156 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milford is $429,800 , 52% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $545,707. Median rent is $1,702/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.
Safety & Crime
Milford reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 56% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 589/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
31.6% of adults in Milford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
86.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milford has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 246 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population27,919
Median Age38.6 yrs
Density2,751/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.3%
Economy
A+
Median Income$88,992
Per Capita$43,116
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty5.2%
County GDP$75,071M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,625
Housing
B+
Home Value$429,800
Rent$1,702
Ownership65.3%
Zillow$545,707
Housing Units10,942
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property589/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault114/100K
Burglary131/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death4,629/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days246/yr
Rain48.3 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation282 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.6%
High School+86.3%
Graduate+11.3%
School Score7.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute36 min
Broadband91.3%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations20
Libraries38
Did You Know?
The median home in Milford was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Worcester Regional (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
9.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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