Ohio · Metropolitan Area
Milford is a small city in Ohio with a population of 6,525. Residents earn $72,907 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Milford receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population, affordable housing. Milford offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Milford is $72,907, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Milford is $228,200, 19% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $865 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Milford is below the national average at 225 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 4,494 per 100,000, 129% above the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 96.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Milford experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 94.3% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 5.7% |
| 57% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,907 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $50,407 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,111 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $82,154 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.8% |
| 77% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,080 |
| County GDP | $10,607M |
| Restaurants | 354 |
| Healthcare | 344 |
| Retail | 529 |
| Manufacturing | 163 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,129 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.69% |
| Commute Time | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |
| Census Median | $228,200 |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $325,542 |
| Median List Price | $405,000 |
| Median List Price | $405,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $182 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $865 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $1,481 |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $873 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,092 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,388 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,550 |
| Owner-Occupied | 49.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,129 |
| 75% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.69% |
| Obesity | 35.3% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.3% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 6.8% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.1% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.7% |
| Depression | 27.2% |
| Mental Distress | 18.7% |
| Physical Distress | 12.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.4% |
| Premature Death | 8,757/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 83.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 344 |
| Total Violent | 224.7/100K |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 59.9/100K |
| Robbery | 89.9/100K |
| Assault | 74.9/100K |
| Total Property | 4,493.7/100K |
| 129% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 404.4/100K |
| Theft | 4,014.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 74.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 53.8°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 30°F (-1°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 517 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 3.7 sq mi (9.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,759/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.1652°N, 84.2848°W |
| County FIPS | 39025 |
Winner: Republican by 35.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.1% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.90 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,759/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.7 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 4 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 5 |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 344 |
| Restaurants | 354 |
| Retail Stores | 529 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 21 |
| Avg Commute | 21.4 min |
| Work from Home | 9.6% |