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 27,919.
The median home value in Milford is $548,597.
The median income in Milford is $88,992.
The cost of living in Milford is 126 which is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Milford is $1,702.
The unemployment rate in Milford is 4.8%.
The poverty rate in Milford is 9.0%.
The average high in Milford is None° and the average low is None°.
Crime in Milford summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Milford. Key points include:
There were 366 total crimes in Milford in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Milford is 1,188.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Milford is 285.7 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Milford is 902.6 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Milford is -43.93% below the national average.
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Milford / 100k People |
Massachusetts / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 366 | 1,188.4 | 1,426.8 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 88 | 285.7 | 314.7 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 16.2 | 36.0 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 65 | 211.0 | 249.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 278 | 902.6 | 1,112.1 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 22 | 71.4 | 130.3 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 240 | 779.2 | 876.3 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 16 | 51.9 | 105.5 | 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 Massachusetts. Key points include:
The cost of living in Milford is 126 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Milford is 1.3x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Milford is $548,597.
The median income in Milford is $88,992.
| Living Expense | Milford | Massachusetts | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 126 | 134 | 100 | |
| Services | 115 | 121 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 106 | 100 | |
| Health | 109 | 112 | 100 | |
| Housing | 165 | 164 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 92 | 120 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 113 | 136 | 100 | |
The average high in Milford is None° and the average low is None°.
There are None days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of None inches of precipitation each year with None inches of snow.
| Stat | Milford |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | None |
| Average Annual Low | None |
| Annual Precipitation Days | None |
| Average Annual Precipitation | None |
| Average Annual Snowfall | None |
The current population in Milford is 27,919. The population has increased 11.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 27,919 | 1.3% |
| 2022 | 27,569 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 27,336 | 4.8% |
| 2020 | 26,072 | -0.0% |
| 2019 | 26,084 | 1.7% |
| 2018 | 25,656 | -0.3% |
| 2017 | 25,738 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 25,701 | -0.1% |
| 2015 | 25,729 | 1.2% |
| 2014 | 25,422 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 25,275 | -1.1% |
| 2012 | 25,549 | 1.4% |
| 2011 | 25,194 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 24,949 | - |
64.4% White with 17,973 White residents.
3.3% African American with 934 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 33 American Indian residents.
2.4% Asian with 666 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
4.1% Other with 1,140 Other residents.
10.0% Two Or More with 2,792 Two Or More residents.
15.7% Hispanic with 4,381 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Milford | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 64.4% | 67.8% | 58.2% |
| African American | 3.3% | 6.5% | 12.0% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 7.0% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 4.1% | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Two Or More | 10.0% | 4.5% | 3.9% |
| Hispanic | 15.7% | 12.9% | 19.0% |
Milford is 46.6% female with 13,009 female residents.
Milford is 53.4% male with 14,909 male residents.
| Gender | Milford | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.6% | 51.1% | 50.5% |
| Male | 53.4% | 48.9% | 49.5% |
6.0% of adults in Milford completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Milford completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Milford completed high school / ged.
14.0% of adults in Milford completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Milford completed associate's degree.
20.0% of adults in Milford completed bachelor's degree.
9.0% of adults in Milford completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Milford completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Milford completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Milford | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 23.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 14.0% | 14.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 20.0% | 25.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 9.0% | 15.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 3.0% | 2.0% |
3.9% of households in Milford earn Less than $10,000.
1.9% of households in Milford earn $10,000 to $14,999.
4.2% of households in Milford earn $15,000 to $24,999.
4.5% of households in Milford earn $25,000 to $34,999.
9.6% of households in Milford earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.7% of households in Milford earn $50,000 to $74,999.
15.4% of households in Milford earn $75,000 to $99,999.
18.2% of households in Milford earn $100,000 to $149,999.
9.9% of households in Milford earn $150,000 to $199,999.
15.6% of households in Milford earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Milford | MA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 3.9% | 4.3% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.9% | 3.5% | 3.6% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 4.2% | 5.6% | 6.6% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 4.5% | 5.1% | 6.8% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 9.6% | 7.7% | 10.4% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.7% | 12.2% | 15.7% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 15.4% | 11.0% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 18.2% | 17.7% | 17.4% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 9.9% | 11.8% | 9.3% |
| $200,000 or more | 15.6% | 21.1% | 12.6% |