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Milford

#17 in Best Places to Retire in Delaware
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Delaware
  • 34 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Public Schools
      B
    2. Crime & Safety
      C
    3. Housing
      B-
    4. Nightlife
      B-
    5. Good for Families
      B-
    6. Diversity
      A
    7. Jobs
      B
    8. Weather
      B-
    9. Cost of Living
      B
    10. Health & Fitness
      B
    11. Outdoor Activities
      B-
    12. Commute
      B+
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    Milford is a town in Delaware with a population of 10,645. Milford is in Sussex County. Living in Milford offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own 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.
    Population
    10,645

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $179,600
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $892
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      41%
    • Own
      59%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      623.7
      282.7
    • Murder
      8.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      80.2
      40.7
    • Robbery
      204.9
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      712.8
      500.1
    • Theft
      4,918.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      115.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    A
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      15%
    • 10-17 years
      12%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      13%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      9%
    • 65+ years
      20%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      9%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      29%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      15%
      13%

    Working in Milford

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $52,576
    National
    $55,322
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    Milford Reviews

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    Milford, DE is a welcoming community with something for everyone. There's a wide range of activities to provide everyone with a source of diverse entertainment. Downtown Milford hosts numerous festivals each year, and various other events which helps this small town feel so inviting. Milford is accepting of change, and steadily growing with the times!
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    Milford has been a great town for many. With many public institutions that promote advanced and A.P classes students often get a head start in college. While Milford has a small town feel, it is within a few hours of New York, and Baltimore. This allows closeness to the city without being in it. Delaware is a prime place for small businesses, and has many local farmers for farm fresh food. Milford is also close to many beaches, but is not greatly impacted by traffic from tourists. Overall Milford is a great place for a family to settle down for a small town feel while being close to the city.
    I have been here since I was 4 years old. Its been 19 years. Milford is very much known for its Art, it's Ship-Building history (Mill-Ford) and the many festivals that happen here. It would definitely be good place to live and raise your family. Very typical in a sense when you think of a Northeast hometown in America. We fit right in. We have the flare of southern hospitality with the passions of urban life. Only 20 minutes to the beach and 2 hours of driving to major cities like Washington D.C., Baltimore and Philadelphia. Living on a Peninsula has the perks in weather. You experience the glory of all seasons. The most beautiful Fall weather. The cozy winter weather. Colorful spring and definitely the sunny summers.