Milford, NH

New Hampshire · Metropolitan Area

Milford is a small city in New Hampshire with a population of 8,857. Residents earn $81,042 per year, which is 8% above the national average.

3.3 /5.0
B Good
8,857 Population 1,559/sq mi density
$81,042 Median Income $45,071 per capita
$337,900 Home Value $496,146 Zillow
$1,388 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
152 Violent Crime/100K 1,499 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$81,042 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$337,900 home value, $1,388/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K (60% below avg)
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
30.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $81,042
8% higher than US avg
Home Value $337,900
20% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 152/100K
60% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 30.7%
9% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,388
19% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.5%
4% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.0%
44% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 1.2%
90% lower than US avg

How Milford Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population8,857
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density1,559/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Largest GroupWhite 94%

Economy

A+
Median Income$81,042
Per Capita$45,071
Unemployment2.0%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$38,133M
Commute28 min

Housing

A
Home Value$337,900
Rent$1,388
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$496,146

Crime

F
Violent152/100K
Property1,499/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault119/100K
Burglary165/100K

Health

Obesity33.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.5%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain46.0 in/yr
Elevation295 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+30.7%
High School+95.0%
School Score6.29

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute28 min
EV Stations1
Libraries30

Is Milford a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Milford receives an overall livability score of 3.3 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a low poverty rate. Milford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Milford is $81,042, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Milford is $337,900, 20% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,388 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Milford is below the national average at 152 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,499 per 100,000, 24% below the national average.

Education

30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Milford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.0 inches, including 57.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Milford has a population of 8,857 with a density of 1,559 people per square mile. The median age is 38.9 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.4%), with 1.2% Hispanic.

Population

8,857
Total Population
1,559
People / sq mi
38.9yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
5.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 46.7%
Female 53.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Milford vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only94.2%
20% above US avg
Spanish5.8%
57% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Milford vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Milford is $81,042, which is 8% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Milford vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$81,042
8% above US avg
Per Capita Income$45,071
Avg Weekly Wage$1,532
IRS Avg AGI$101,951

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.0%
44% below US avg
Poverty Rate1.2%
90% below US avg
Establishments (County)12,730
County GDP$38,133M

Business (County)

Restaurants943
Healthcare1,165
Retail1,509
Manufacturing506

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$9,545
173% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.82%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time28.3 min
Work from Home11.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Milford is $337,900, 20% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,388 (19% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $496,146.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$337,900
20% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$496,146
Median List Price$442,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$442,450
$/Sq Ft$261
Homes Sold4
Sale-to-List Ratio104.8%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,388
19% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,322
1 Bedroom$1,422
2 Bedrooms$1,851
3 Bedrooms$2,386
4 Bedrooms$2,650

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied60.9%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$9,545
173% above US avg
Effective Rate2.82%
In Milford, 33.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.5% report depression. 21.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Milford vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.5%
4% above US avg
Diabetes7.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure28.1%
Asthma11.2%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.9%
Physical Inactivity21.8%
Depression23.5%
Mental Distress17.4%
Physical Distress11.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.1%
Checkup Rate75.4%
Premature Death6,909/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment9.0/10
Exercise Access89.2%
Healthcare Facilities1,165
Milford has a violent crime rate of 152 per 100,000 residents, 60% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 1,499 per 100,000 (24% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Milford vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent151.9/100K
60% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape33.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault118.9/100K

Property Crime

Total Property1,499.2/100K
24% below US avg
Burglary165.1/100K
Theft1,261.5/100K
Vehicle Theft72.7/100K
Arson13.2/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Milford has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation is 46.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall46.0 inches
21% above US avg
Snowfall57.4 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation295 ft (90 m)
Area5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²)
Population Density1,559/sq mi
Coordinates42.8316°N, 71.6787°W
County FIPS33011
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 30.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (9% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 2.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 48.1%
D 50.9%

Winner: Democrat by 2.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+30.7%
9% below US avg
High School+95.0%
School Test Score6.29
B Education Grade (3.5/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density1,559/sq mi
Total Area5.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries30
Healthcare Facilities1,165
Restaurants943
Retail Stores1,509

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)29
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute28.3 min
Work from Home11.0%

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