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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 94.2% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.8% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $81,042 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $45,071 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,532 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $101,951 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.2% |
| 90% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 12,730 |
| County GDP | $38,133M |
| Restaurants | 943 |
| Healthcare | 1,165 |
| Retail | 1,509 |
| Manufacturing | 506 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $9,545 |
| 173% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.82% |
| Commute Time | 28.3 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |
| Census Median | $337,900 |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $496,146 |
| Median List Price | $442,450 |
| Median List Price | $442,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $261 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 104.8% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,388 |
| 19% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,322 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,422 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,851 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,386 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,650 |
| Owner-Occupied | 60.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $9,545 |
| 173% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.82% |
| Obesity | 33.5% |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.7% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.1% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 21.8% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 17.4% |
| Physical Distress | 11.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,909/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.0/10 |
| Exercise Access | 89.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,165 |
| Total Violent | 151.9/100K |
| 60% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 33.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 118.9/100K |
| Total Property | 1,499.2/100K |
| 24% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 165.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,261.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 72.7/100K |
| Arson | 13.2/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.7°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.0 inches |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 57.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 295 ft (90 m) |
| Area | 5.7 sq mi (14.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,559/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.8316°N, 71.6787°W |
| County FIPS | 33011 |
Winner: Democrat by 2.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 30.7% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.29 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,559/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 30 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,165 |
| Restaurants | 943 |
| Retail Stores | 1,509 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 29 |
| Avg Commute | 28.3 min |
| Work from Home | 11.0% |