Living in Milford, New Jersey

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milford · Census data 2020–2024

Milford has 1,166 residents with a median age of 47. The median household income is $71,806 (31% lower than the New Jersey median), the median home value is $333,600, the median rent is $1,523/month.

Milford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Milford at a glance

Population
1,166
Median age
47State: 40.1
Median household income
$71,806State: $103,556
Median home value
$333,600State: $454,400
Median rent
$1,523/moState: $1,720
Homeowners
71.8%
Bachelor's degree or higher
37.2%
Average commute
33 min

Is Milford a good place to live?

Pros: Home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 8.8%.

Cons: Median household income 31% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 33 minutes.

The weather is best in May–June and August–September.

Cost of living in Milford

Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Milford the median home value is $333,600, about the same as the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,523 per month, which is 28.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,335 a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Milford$333,600
New Jersey$454,400
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

Milford$1,523
New Jersey$1,720
United States$1,413

Milford median household income

The median household income in Milford is $71,806 and the income per person is $43,270. 8.8% of residents live below the poverty line (New Jersey: 9.7%).

Median household income

Milford$71,806
New Jersey$103,556
United States$80,734

Housing in Milford: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
549
Owner-occupied
71.8%
Renter-occupied
28.2%
Vacant
8.4%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1953
Average household size
2.30

Milford demographics

Population
1,166
Median age
47
Under 18
15.3%
65 and older
24.2%
Households
503
Foreign-born
5.6%
Veterans
4.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White92%
Hispanic or Latino4.3%
Black1.8%
Asian1.5%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milford ›

Education in Milford

37.2% of adults 25 and older in Milford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Jersey: 43.6%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Milford37.2%
New Jersey43.6%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Milford

Unemployment rate
5.8%State: 6.3%
Average commute
33 minState: 31 min
Work from home
21.9%
Drive alone
65.2%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
1.8%
Homes with broadband
92%

Milford vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Milford1,166$71,806$333,600$1,523
Bridgeton1,235$82,292$385,700$1,418
Holland5,204$136,875$451,800$1,600
Frenchtown1,752$97,917$383,600$1,761
Alexandria4,824$160,354$552,000—
Finesville301$68,780$274,100$3,501
Bloomsbury841$92,500$348,200$1,500
Nockamixon3,368$104,965$464,100$1,382
Riegelsville860$93,750$342,000$1,170

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Living in Milford: FAQ

What is the median household income in Milford, NJ?

The median household income in Milford is $71,806, 31% lower than the New Jersey median of $103,556 (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 $333,600, compared with $454,400 in New Jersey.

How much is rent in Milford?

The median gross rent in Milford is $1,523 per month, about 28.4% of household income.

Is Milford, NJ a good place to live?

Pluses: home values 27% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.8%; a poverty rate of 8.8%. Minuses: median household income 31% lower than the New Jersey median; an average commute of 33 minutes.

What is the median age in Milford?

The median age in Milford is 47 years (New Jersey: 40.1).

How long is the commute in Milford?

The average commute to work in Milford is 33 minutes; 21.9% of workers work from home.

What is the unemployment rate in Milford?

The unemployment rate in Milford is 5.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Milford?

37.2% 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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