Living in Milford, Utah
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milford · Census data 2020–2024
Milford has 1,547 residents with a median age of 29.4. The median household income is $82,368 (13% lower than the Utah median), the median home value is $256,600, the median rent is $1,007/month.
Milford at a glance
- Population
- 1,547
- Median age
- 29.4State: 32
- Median household income
- $82,368State: $95,166
- Median home value
- $256,600State: $489,400
- Median rent
- $1,007/moState: $1,496
- Homeowners
- 68.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 26.6%
- Average commute
- 14 min
Is Milford a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Utah median.
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 $256,600, 23% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,007 per month, which is 17.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,164 a month in housing costs.
Milford median household income
The median household income in Milford is $82,368 and the income per person is $33,382. 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Utah: 8.5%).
Housing in Milford: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 642
- Owner-occupied
- 68.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 31.5%
- Vacant
- 16.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1951
- Average household size
- 2.83
Milford demographics
- Population
- 1,547
- Median age
- 29.4
- Under 18
- 27.1%
- 65 and older
- 10.8%
- Households
- 536
- Foreign-born
- 9.8%
- Veterans
- 3.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milford ›
Education in Milford
26.6% of adults 25 and older in Milford have a bachelor's degree or higher (Utah: 37.7%), and 5.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milford
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 14 minState: 22 min
- Work from home
- 8%
- Drive alone
- 76%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.1%
Milford vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | 1,547 | $82,368 | $256,600 | $1,007 |
| Minersville | 873 | $73,750 | $309,600 | — |
| Beaver | 3,681 | $75,960 | $280,100 | $988 |
| Paragonah | 647 | $64,271 | $244,800 | $1,086 |
| Parowan | 3,165 | $53,145 | $343,400 | $1,013 |
| Enoch | 8,144 | $80,750 | $386,200 | $1,164 |
| Cedar City | 38,524 | $63,589 | $377,000 | $1,054 |
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What is the median household income in Milford, UT?
The median household income in Milford is $82,368, 13% lower than the Utah median of $95,166 (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 $256,600, compared with $489,400 in Utah.
How much is rent in Milford?
The median gross rent in Milford is $1,007 per month, about 17.8% of household income.
Is Milford, UT a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 48% lower than the state median; an average commute of 14 minutes; unemployment of 2.3%; a poverty rate of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Utah median.
What is the median age in Milford?
The median age in Milford is 29.4 years (Utah: 32).
How long is the commute in Milford?
The average commute to work in Milford is 14 minutes; 8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milford?
The unemployment rate in Milford is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milford?
26.6% 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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