At a Glance
Median Income
$79,861
$31,034 per capita
Home Value
$243,500
Zillow: $256,323
Median Rent
$872/mo
18.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.1%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.5%
9.7% smoking rate
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?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Milford residents earn a median household income of $79,861 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,034. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1% (69% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 268 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milford is $243,500 , 14% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $256,323. Median rent is $872/month, with 18.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Education
27.1% of adults in Milford hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(20% below the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milford has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 8.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,400
Median Age30.5 yrs
Density654/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born9.1%
Veterans5.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$79,861
Per Capita$31,034
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$587M
Avg Weekly Wage$852
Housing
A+
Home Value$243,500
Rent$872
Ownership71.2%
Zillow$256,323
Housing Units602
Rent Burden18.8%
Health
Obesity29.5%
Diabetes9.2%
Smoking9.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,749/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain8.7 in/yr
Elevation4,962 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.1%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+6.9%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Commute16 min
Broadband75.4%
Internet Speed75 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Milford was founded in 1880.
The median home in Milford was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Cedar City Regional (48 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.332 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.