Living in Milford, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milford · Census data 2020–2024
Milford has 475 residents with a median age of 47.3. The median household income is $64,167 (25% lower than the New York median), the median home value is $152,500, the median rent is $850/month.
Milford is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Milford at a glance
- Population
- 475
- Median age
- 47.3State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $64,167State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $152,500State: $423,800
- Median rent
- $850/moState: $1,621
- Homeowners
- 68.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.6%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Milford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 6.7%.
Cons: Median household income 25% lower than the New York median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Milford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Milford the median home value is $152,500, 54% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $850 per month, which is 22.7% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,469 a month in housing costs.
Milford median household income
The median household income in Milford is $64,167 and the income per person is $37,008. 6.7% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Milford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 240
- Owner-occupied
- 68.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.4%
- Vacant
- 21.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1938
- Average household size
- 2.39
Milford demographics
- Population
- 475
- Median age
- 47.3
- Under 18
- 9.5%
- 65 and older
- 21.7%
- Households
- 188
- Foreign-born
- 11.6%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milford ›
Education in Milford
24.6% of adults 25 and older in Milford have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 14.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milford
- Unemployment rate
- 1.8%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 11.3%
- Drive alone
- 83.6%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 82.4%
Milford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | 475 | $64,167 | $152,500 | $850 |
| Portlandville | 101 | $35,625 | — | — |
| Hartwick Seminary | 338 | $36,625 | $208,900 | $796 |
| Schenevus | 390 | $57,500 | $117,100 | — |
| Hartwick | 308 | $56,750 | $175,000 | $1,013 |
| Cooperstown | 2,220 | $76,000 | $380,900 | $1,223 |
| Laurens | 160 | $74,583 | $139,700 | $1,000 |
| Westford | 101 | $51,719 | $95,300 | $646 |
| Davenport Center | 414 | $125,517 | $174,200 | — |
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What is the median household income in Milford, NY?
The median household income in Milford is $64,167, 25% lower than the New York median of $85,974 (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 $152,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
How much is rent in Milford?
The median gross rent in Milford is $850 per month, about 22.7% of household income.
Is Milford, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 64% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes; unemployment of 1.8%; a poverty rate of 6.7%. Minuses: median household income 25% lower than the New York median.
What is the median age in Milford?
The median age in Milford is 47.3 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Milford?
The average commute to work in Milford is 20 minutes; 11.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milford?
The unemployment rate in Milford is 1.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milford?
24.6% 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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