Living in Upper Milford, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Upper Milford · Census data 2020–2024
Upper Milford has 8,057 residents with a median age of 47.9. The median household income is $110,139 (41% higher than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $396,100, the median rent is $1,190/month.
Upper Milford at a glance
- Population
- 8,057
- Median age
- 47.9State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $110,139State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $396,100State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $1,190/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 87.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 44.3%
- Average commute
- 24 min
Is Upper Milford a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 41% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3.5%.
Cons: Home values 56% higher than the state median.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Upper Milford
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Upper Milford the median home value is $396,100, 19% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,190 per month, which is 23.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,220 a month in housing costs.
Upper Milford median household income
The median household income in Upper Milford is $110,139 and the income per person is $51,692. 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Upper Milford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,004
- Owner-occupied
- 87.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 12.2%
- Vacant
- 1.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1979
- Average household size
- 2.71
Upper Milford demographics
- Population
- 8,057
- Median age
- 47.9
- Under 18
- 20.9%
- 65 and older
- 23.6%
- Households
- 2,971
- Foreign-born
- 7.6%
- Veterans
- 6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Upper Milford ›
Education in Upper Milford
44.3% of adults 25 and older in Upper Milford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 12.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Upper Milford
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 24 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 14.7%
- Drive alone
- 74.9%
- Public transit
- 0.5%
- Walk to work
- 4.8%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Upper Milford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Milford | 8,057 | $110,139 | $396,100 | $1,190 |
| Macungie | 3,274 | $75,677 | $292,900 | $1,806 |
| Lower Milford | 3,872 | $123,186 | $430,500 | $1,512 |
| Emmaus | 11,889 | $83,917 | $266,000 | $1,389 |
| Lower Macungie | 32,727 | $125,230 | $406,500 | $1,861 |
| Alburtis | 2,598 | $107,500 | $267,700 | $1,732 |
| Ancient Oaks | 7,777 | $134,375 | $432,800 | $1,842 |
| Hereford | 3,048 | $115,833 | $392,600 | $1,590 |
| Wescosville | 7,148 | $139,826 | $452,400 | $1,602 |
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What is the median household income in Upper Milford, PA?
The median household income in Upper Milford is $110,139, 41% higher than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Upper Milford?
The median home value in Upper Milford is $396,100, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Upper Milford?
The median gross rent in Upper Milford is $1,190 per month, about 23.9% of household income.
Is Upper Milford, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 41% higher than the Pennsylvania median; an average commute of 24 minutes; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 3.5%. Minuses: home values 56% higher than the state median.
What is the median age in Upper Milford?
The median age in Upper Milford is 47.9 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Upper Milford?
The average commute to work in Upper Milford is 24 minutes; 14.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Upper Milford?
The unemployment rate in Upper Milford is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Upper Milford?
44.3% of adults in Upper 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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