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Living in
Milford Mill.
Milford Mill is an unincorporated community in Baltimore County, MD. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Milford Mill
This is a solidly working-to-middle-class Baltimore County suburb where you'll find decent housing affordability compared to many metro areas, with homes in the $270,000 range and rentals averaging $1,576 monthly. The job market is stable—unemployment sits at just 4.0%—and the median household income of $69,711 reflects a community of steady earners rather than high-earners, which means you're not paying premium prices for prestige. One honest trade-off: your commute will likely run around 30 minutes, and you'll need a car—this is an urban-density area with typical Baltimore-area infrastructure, not a walkable neighborhood.
Milford Mill at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.7%
Foreign-Born
15.3%
Broadband Internet
88.8%
of households
Population Growth
+6.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics15.3% foreign-born, most often from Nigeria
Who lives in Milford Mill: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Milford Mill, the largest foreign-born group is from Nigeria (48.2%), and 5.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
24.4%
of residents
65 and Older
13.0%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.8%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
33.5%
of households
Married Couples
31.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.59
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 about average for MD
Rent, home values, and income in Milford Mill
In Milford Mill, home values are 35% below the MD average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
51.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
26.4%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
104.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,018
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
46.4%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1976
median year built
Vacant Homes
5.9%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MD
Unemployment in Milford Mill
Unemployment in Baltimore County, which includes Milford Mill, is close to the MD average.
Unemployment rate
Milford Mill: Baltimore County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Baltimore County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Milford Mill is about 4% of Baltimore County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Milford Mill Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.3 min avg
How Milford Mill residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Milford Mill, most residents drive alone to work (69%), and 43% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Major hub12.3M 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 22% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Baltimore County Police Department, which covers Milford Mill, runs 22% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
400.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,400.2
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Baltimore County Police Department (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 43 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
94.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Baltimore County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Baltimore County, which includes Milford Mill, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 43 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.5M |
| 2024 | 33 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15.1M |
| 2023 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.4M |
| 2022 | 37 | Thunderstorm Wind | $326,000 |
| 2021 | 51 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.2M |
| 2020 | 58 | Dense Fog | $333,500 |
| 2019 | 53 | Thunderstorm Wind | $500,000 |
| 2018 | 64 | Flood | $8.6M |
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
Baltimore County, county-wide
Milford Mill is about 4% of Baltimore County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality45 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Baltimore County, which includes Milford Mill, is typically good — 236 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
45
Good Days
236
per year
Moderate Days
126
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Baltimore County, county-wide
Milford Mill is about 4% of Baltimore County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate88°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Milford Mill has warm summers (avg high 88°F) and mild winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
66°/48°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
88°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/53°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
46°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.8"
Annual Snowfall
28.5"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
92
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
140
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 44°F | 30°F | 3.07" |
| Feb | 47°F | 32°F | 2.75" |
| Mar | 55°F | 39°F | 3.93" |
| Apr | 67°F | 48°F | 3.55" |
| May | 76°F | 58°F | 3.39" |
| Jun | 85°F | 68°F | 3.36" |
| Jul | 90°F | 73°F | 4.71" |
| Aug | 87°F | 71°F | 4.35" |
| Sep | 80°F | 65°F | 4.49" |
| Oct | 69°F | 53°F | 3.49" |
| Nov | 58°F | 43°F | 2.98" |
| Dec | 48°F | 35°F | 3.66" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Milford Mill
Milford Mill has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Northwest Hospital Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Umd Rehabilitation & Orthopaedic Institute
Acute Care Hospitals · 3.9 mi away · Baltimore
Levindale Hebrew Geriatric Center and Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.7 mi away · Baltimore
Sinai Hospital of Baltimore
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.8 mi away · Baltimore
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.
Education15.4:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Milford Mill
Milford Mill's student/teacher ratio is 15.4:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 31.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
31.2%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.4:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Milford Mill (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 16,136 students · in-state tuition $12,186 · 72% graduate · median earnings $70,158 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Maryland-Baltimore County
7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 10,701 students · in-state tuition $13,679 · 71% graduate · median earnings $74,881 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 4-year · 9,019 students · in-state tuition $8,346 · 53% graduate · median earnings $56,585 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 6,649 students · in-state tuition $4,146 · 21% graduate · median earnings $53,227 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 5,693 students · in-state tuition $67,170 · 94% graduate · median earnings $104,590 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 3,869 students · in-state tuition $59,150 · 79% graduate · median earnings $90,179 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Milford Mill
Milford Mill has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Star-Spangled Banner National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
10 mi awayHampton National Historic Site
National Historic Site
11 mi awayFort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine
National Monument and Historic Shrine
12 mi awayBaltimore-Washington Parkway
Parkway
23 mi awayGreenbelt Park
Park
26 mi awayCaptain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
30 mi awayChesapeake Bay
National Park Site
30 mi awayCivil War Defenses of Washington
National Park Site
30 mi awayCities Near Milford Mill
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Milford Mill FAQ
Is Milford Mill, Maryland affordable?⌄
Milford Mill's median rent is $1,653/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $69,711/year. Median home value is $273,600.
Is Milford Mill, Maryland safe?⌄
Milford Mill is policed by the Baltimore County Police Department, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 401 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2400 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Milford Mill, Maryland?⌄
Baltimore County, which includes Milford Mill, has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Milford Mill, Maryland?⌄
The cost of living in Milford Mill is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,653/month and median household income is $69,711/year. The median home value is $273,600. About 52% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Milford Mill, Maryland?⌄
The average commute in Milford Mill is 31 minutes, which is longer than 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