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Milford.
About
Life in Milford
Milford is a community of 12,193 people in Delaware. The median household income is $59,464, median rent runs about $1,260 per month, and median home values are around $296,900. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.
Milford at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
17.2%
Foreign-Born
15.8%
Broadband Internet
87.3%
of households
Population Growth
+31.9%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.8% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Milford: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Milford, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (21.8%), and 13.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.0%
of residents
65 and Older
23.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
43.6%
of households
Married Couples
28.3%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.26
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 10% below DE average
Rent, home values, and income in Milford
In Milford, rent runs 10% below the DE average, and home values are 16% below the DE average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
23.2%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,493
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
51.3%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $343,215 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for DE
Unemployment in Milford
Unemployment in Sussex County, which includes Milford, is close to the DE average.
Unemployment rate
Milford: Sussex County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Sussex County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Milford Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute23.3 min avg
How Milford residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Milford, most residents drive alone to work (82%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 40 mi
Salisbury Ocean City Wicomico Regional Airport (SBY)
Regional airport · few flights66k passengers boarded in 2025
- 67 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Major hub14.8M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 41% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Milford runs 41% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
463.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,615.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Milford Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 25 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
94.1 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sussex County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sussex County, which includes Milford, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 25 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2024 | 16 | Coastal Flood | None reported |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1,000 |
| 2021 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2018 | 13 | Coastal Flood | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sussex County, county-wide
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sussex County, which includes Milford, is typically good — 300 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
300
per year
Moderate Days
64
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sussex County, county-wide
Climate85°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Milford has warm summers (avg high 85°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
64°/42°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
85°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
68°/47°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
46.5"
Annual Snowfall
12.8"
Hot Days/Year
22
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
96
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
112
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 25°F | 3.61" |
| Feb | 46°F | 26°F | 2.91" |
| Mar | 54°F | 33°F | 4.01" |
| Apr | 65°F | 42°F | 3.44" |
| May | 73°F | 52°F | 3.67" |
| Jun | 82°F | 62°F | 4.19" |
| Jul | 87°F | 67°F | 4.01" |
| Aug | 85°F | 65°F | 4.50" |
| Sep | 79°F | 58°F | 4.77" |
| Oct | 68°F | 46°F | 4.23" |
| Nov | 57°F | 37°F | 3.19" |
| Dec | 48°F | 29°F | 3.78" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 3.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Milford
Milford has 1 hospital, averaging 3.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
3.0 / 5
Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Sun Behavioral Delaware Llc
Psychiatric · 14.5 mi away · Georgetown
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education16.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Milford
Milford's student/teacher ratio is 16.7:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 27.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
27.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Great Egg Harbor River, 50 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Milford
Milford has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Great Egg Harbor River (50 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Great Egg Harbor River
National Park Site
50 mi awayHarriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Historical Park
National Historical Park
50 mi awayCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
57 mi awayChesapeake Bay
National Park Site
57 mi awayAssateague Island National Seashore
National Seashore
60 mi awayFirst State National Historical Park
National Historical Park
64 mi awayFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
67 mi awayStar-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
68 mi awayPublic Libraries in Milford
Milford Public Library
11 S.E. Front Street, Milford
Cities Near Milford
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Milford FAQ
Is Milford, Delaware affordable?⌄
Milford's median rent is $1,260/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $59,464/year. Median home value is $296,900.
Is Milford, Delaware safe?⌄
Milford's violent crime rate was 464 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2615 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Milford, Delaware?⌄
Sussex County, which includes Milford, has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Milford, Delaware?⌄
The cost of living in Milford is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,260/month and median household income is $59,464/year. The median home value is $296,900. About 51% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Milford, Delaware?⌄
The average commute in Milford is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from