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Milford
  • Town in Delaware

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade C
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade B minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A
  7. Jobs
    grade C+
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade B minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade B minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade B minus
  12. Commute
    grade B minus

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Milford is a town in Delaware with a population of 11,249. Milford is in Sussex County. Living in Milford offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents rent their homes. Many families, young professionals, and retirees live in Milford and residents tend to have moderate political views. The public schools in Milford are above average.

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Real Estate

Median Home Value
$220,200
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,044
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    50%
  • Own
    50%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade C
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    540.5
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    47.7
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    111.3
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    262.3
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    2,718.2
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    100.1
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    15%
  • 10-17 years
    11%
  • 18-24 years
    5%
  • 25-34 years
    11%
  • 35-44 years
    10%
  • 45-54 years
    10%
  • 55-64 years
    11%
  • 65+ years
    26%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    11%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    18%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    29%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    27%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    15%
    national  11%

Working in Milford

Jobs
grade C+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$47,849
National
$69,021

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