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Milford, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Seward County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
2,656 Population 3,362/sq mi density
$80,997 Median Income $34,662 per capita
$225,200 Home Value $300,872 Zillow
$892 Median Rent 19.9% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
84 Violent Crime/100K 1,118 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,997 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$225,200 home value, $892/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
84 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
28.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Milford, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$80,997
8% above
$34,662 per capita
Home Value
$225,200
20% below
Zillow: $300,872
Median Rent
$892/mo
23% below
19.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
84/100K
78% below
1,118/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
28.0%
17% below
93.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
94% below
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
14.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
308 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)

Income
108%
Home Value
80%
Rent
77%
Poverty
29%
Bachelor's
83%
Unemployment
6%
Crime
22%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Milford a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $80,997 , which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $34,662. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 516 business establishments, including 40 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Milford is $225,200 , 20% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $300,872. Median rent is $892/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Safety & Crime

Milford reports 84 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 78% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,118/100K.

Education

28.0% of adults in Milford hold a bachelor's degree or higher (17% below the national average). 93.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Milford has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 28.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population2,656
Median Age31.3 yrs
Density3,362/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$80,997
Per Capita$34,662
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$1,090M
Avg Weekly Wage$995

Housing

A+
Home Value$225,200
Rent$892
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$300,872
Housing Units973
Rent Burden19.9%

Crime

F
Violent84/100K
Property1,118/100K

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking14.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,490/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days308/yr
Rain28.7 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,468 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+28.0%
High School+93.7%
Graduate+7.4%
School Score6.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute20 min
Broadband89.9%
Internet Speed55 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Milford was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Lincoln (16 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.374 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
7.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.