Life in Milford research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Milford over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Milford:
The population in Milford is 12,193.
The median home value in Milford is $343,744.
The median income in Milford is $55,265.
The cost of living in Milford is 104 which is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Milford is $1,182.
The unemployment rate in Milford is 5.6%.
The poverty rate in Milford is 20.3%.
The average high in Milford is 66.3° and the average low is 46.6°.
Crime in Milford summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Milford. Key points include:
There were 623 total crimes in Milford in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Milford is 4,441.1 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Milford is 791.3 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Milford is 3,649.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Milford is 109.56% above the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Milford / 100k People |
Delaware / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 623 | 4,441.1 | 2,106.5 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 111 | 791.3 | 360.8 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 3 | 21.4 | 5.7 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 7 | 49.9 | 47.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 96 | 684.3 | 292.4 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 512 | 3,649.8 | 1,745.8 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 44 | 313.7 | 175.1 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 425 | 3,029.7 | 1,361.9 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 43 | 306.5 | 208.8 | 259.0 |
Cost of living in Milford summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Milford. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Delaware. Key points include:
The cost of living in Milford is 104 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Milford is 1.0x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Milford is $343,744.
The median income in Milford is $55,265.
| Living Expense | Milford | Delaware | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 104 | 106 | 100 | |
| Services | 107 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 100 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 104 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 106 | 123 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 96 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 97 | 100 | 100 | |
The average high in Milford is 66.3° and the average low is 46.6°.
There are 75.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.2 inches of precipitation each year with 12.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Milford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 46.6 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 12.4 |
Lovely small town experience, nice people. Great downtown area. Great Coffee shop called DOLCE. Great theater, Riverfront Theatre. Wonderful antique shop Maggie and Friend.
The Riverwalk
Dolce
Riverfront Theatre
Milford Art League
Maggie and Friends Antique Shop
Delaware Music School
The Irish Shop
Arena's
Furbaby
Tattoos and Kayaak rentals
The current population in Milford is 12,193. The population has increased 32.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 12,193 | 4.1% |
| 2022 | 11,714 | 4.1% |
| 2021 | 11,249 | -1.9% |
| 2020 | 11,463 | 3.2% |
| 2019 | 11,111 | 2.5% |
| 2018 | 10,835 | 1.8% |
| 2017 | 10,645 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 10,532 | 5.4% |
| 2015 | 9,993 | 1.1% |
| 2014 | 9,882 | 1.5% |
| 2013 | 9,735 | 2.3% |
| 2012 | 9,513 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 9,372 | 2.1% |
| 2010 | 9,180 | - |
51.6% White with 6,290 White residents.
24.7% African American with 3,008 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 26 American Indian residents.
4.6% Asian with 563 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.8% Other with 102 Other residents.
3.3% Two Or More with 404 Two Or More residents.
14.8% Hispanic with 1,800 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Milford | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 51.6% | 59.0% | 58.2% |
| African American | 24.7% | 21.4% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 4.6% | 4.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 3.3% | 4.1% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 14.8% | 10.7% | 19.0% |
Milford is 56.2% female with 6,852 female residents.
Milford is 43.8% male with 5,341 male residents.
| Gender | Milford | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 56.2% | 51.5% | 50.5% |
| Male | 43.8% | 48.5% | 49.5% |
7.0% of adults in Milford completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Milford completed 9-12th grade.
29.0% of adults in Milford completed high school / ged.
20.0% of adults in Milford completed some college.
8.0% of adults in Milford completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Milford completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Milford completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Milford completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Milford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Milford | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 29.0% | 29.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 20.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 20.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
2.9% of households in Milford earn Less than $10,000.
7.6% of households in Milford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
11.0% of households in Milford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
9.1% of households in Milford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.5% of households in Milford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.9% of households in Milford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.5% of households in Milford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.8% of households in Milford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.5% of households in Milford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.2% of households in Milford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Milford | DE | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 4.0% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 7.6% | 2.8% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.0% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.1% | 6.3% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.5% | 10.5% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.9% | 16.0% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.5% | 13.7% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.8% | 18.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.5% | 10.7% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.2% | 11.5% | 12.6% |