Living in Milford, Kansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milford · Census data 2020–2024
Milford has 337 residents with a median age of 37.7. The median household income is $79,250 (7% higher than the Kansas median), the median home value is $172,500, the median rent is $1,016/month.
Milford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Milford at a glance
- Population
- 337
- Median age
- 37.7State: 37.4
- Median household income
- $79,250State: $74,275
- Median home value
- $172,500State: $217,200
- Median rent
- $1,016/moState: $1,060
- Homeowners
- 59.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 11.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Milford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 7% higher than the Kansas median; home values 21% lower than the state median.
Cons: An average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Milford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Milford the median home value is $172,500, 48% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,016 per month, which is 11.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,205 a month in housing costs.
Milford median household income
The median household income in Milford is $79,250 and the income per person is $38,347. 11.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Kansas: 11.3%).
Housing in Milford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 180
- Owner-occupied
- 59.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.9%
- Vacant
- 26.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.55
Milford demographics
- Population
- 337
- Median age
- 37.7
- Under 18
- 30.9%
- 65 and older
- 22.8%
- Households
- 132
- Foreign-born
- 6.5%
- Veterans
- 18.7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milford ›
Education in Milford
11.7% of adults 25 and older in Milford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Kansas: 35.6%), and 4.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milford
- Unemployment rate
- 9.6%State: 3.9%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 20 min
- Work from home
- 0%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 10.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 91.7%
Milford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | 337 | $79,250 | $172,500 | $1,016 |
| Wakefield | 1,031 | $68,594 | $172,700 | $819 |
| Fort Riley | 8,606 | $54,362 | — | $1,234 |
| Riley | 943 | $93,750 | $163,100 | $1,203 |
| Junction City | 22,331 | $61,181 | $171,500 | $1,024 |
| Keats | 182 | $36,557 | — | — |
| Grandview Plaza | 2,015 | $41,871 | $62,100 | $901 |
| Ogden | 1,696 | $68,421 | $156,800 | $1,128 |
| Leonardville | 514 | $77,083 | $110,400 | $1,013 |
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What is the median household income in Milford, KS?
The median household income in Milford is $79,250, 7% higher than the Kansas median of $74,275 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Milford?
The median home value in Milford is $172,500, compared with $217,200 in Kansas.
How much is rent in Milford?
The median gross rent in Milford is $1,016 per month, about 11.5% of household income.
Is Milford, KS a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 7% higher than the Kansas median; home values 21% lower than the state median. Minuses: an average commute of 33 minutes; unemployment of 9.6%; a poverty rate of 11.9%.
What is the median age in Milford?
The median age in Milford is 37.7 years (Kansas: 37.4).
How long is the commute in Milford?
The average commute to work in Milford is 33 minutes; 0% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milford?
The unemployment rate in Milford is 9.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milford?
11.7% of adults in Milford have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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