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Living in
Milford.
Milford is an unincorporated community in Worcester County, MA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Milford
Living in Milford means accepting a suburban commute culture in exchange for solid schools, reasonable housing costs, and straightforward access to greater Boston. Most residents here have a car-dependent lifestyle — the 35-minute average commute is real, and you'll need wheels to get around town, though Route 495 access makes it manageable for people working in multiple directions. Housing is middle-of-the-road for the region; you're looking at median home values around $460,000 and rents near $1,900, which is cheaper than inner suburbs but not a bargain compared to further-out towns.
Milford at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.5 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.4%
Foreign-Born
31.5%
Broadband Internet
92.9%
of households
Population Growth
+7.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics31.5% foreign-born, most often from Brazil
Who lives in Milford: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Milford, the largest foreign-born group is from Brazil (37.8%), and 19.4% of residents speak Other Indo-European at home.
Under 18
21.0%
of residents
65 and Older
18.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
32.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
23.8%
of households
Married Couples
48.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.70
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 7% above MA average
Rent, home values, and income in Milford
In Milford, rent runs 7% above the MA average, and home values are 17% below the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
55.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
22.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
102.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,664
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
62.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $557,259 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MA
Unemployment in Milford
Unemployment in Worcester County, which includes Milford, is close to the MA average.
Unemployment rate
Milford: Worcester County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Worcester County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Milford is about 3% of Worcester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Milford Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute37.1 min avg
How Milford residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Milford, most residents drive alone to work (66%), and 47% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 20 mi
Worcester Regional Airport (ORH)
Regional airport · few flights106k passengers boarded in 2025
- 30 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M 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 43% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Milford runs 43% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
186.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
767.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Milford Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 15 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
93.5 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Worcester County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Worcester County, which includes Milford, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 15 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $162,300 |
| 2024 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $11,800 |
| 2023 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $1.0M |
| 2022 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $99,300 |
| 2021 | 42 | Thunderstorm Wind | $220,500 |
| 2020 | 47 | Strong Wind | $376,000 |
| 2019 | 34 | Strong Wind | $170,350 |
| 2018 | 45 | Strong Wind | $5.5M |
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.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Worcester County, county-wide
Milford is about 3% of Worcester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Worcester County, which includes Milford, is typically good — 298 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
298
per year
Moderate Days
67
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Worcester County, county-wide
Milford is about 3% of Worcester County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate82°F summers, 19°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Milford has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 19°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
60°/36°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
65°/40°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
41°/19°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.9"
Annual Snowfall
48.3"
Hot Days/Year
17
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
152
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
130
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 17°F | 4.11" |
| Feb | 41°F | 18°F | 3.34" |
| Mar | 48°F | 25°F | 4.64" |
| Apr | 60°F | 35°F | 4.80" |
| May | 71°F | 46°F | 3.94" |
| Jun | 79°F | 55°F | 4.47" |
| Jul | 85°F | 61°F | 3.47" |
| Aug | 83°F | 59°F | 3.94" |
| Sep | 76°F | 51°F | 4.18" |
| Oct | 65°F | 39°F | 5.06" |
| Nov | 53°F | 31°F | 3.77" |
| Dec | 43°F | 23°F | 4.65" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Milford
Milford has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
6.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Milford Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Landmark Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.6 mi away · Woonsocket
Westborough Behavioral Healthcare Hospital Llc
Psychiatric · 10.3 mi away · Westborough
Metrowest Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11 mi away · Framingham
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.
Education11.2:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Milford
Milford's student/teacher ratio is 11.2:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 32.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.6%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
11.2:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Milford (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 2,566 students · in-state tuition $12,220 · 57% graduate · median earnings $63,249 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 2,300 students · in-state tuition $70,144 · 92% graduate · median earnings $90,458 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,089 students · in-state tuition $48,378 · 46% graduate · median earnings $47,982 (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: Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, 20 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Milford
Milford has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park (20 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park
National Historical Park
20 mi awayRoger Williams National Memorial
National Memorial
22 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
23 mi awayMinute Man National Historical Park
National Historical Park
24 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
25 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
26 mi awayAdams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
27 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
27 mi awayPublic Libraries in Milford
Milford Town Library
80 Spruce Street, Milford
Cities Near Milford
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Milford?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Milford FAQ
Is Milford, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
Milford's median rent is $1,889/month, which is above the national average. The median household income is $93,310/year. Median home value is $464,700.
Is Milford, Massachusetts safe?⌄
Milford's violent crime rate was 186 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 767 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Milford, Massachusetts?⌄
Worcester County, which includes Milford, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Milford, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in Milford is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,889/month and median household income is $93,310/year. The median home value is $464,700. About 56% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Milford, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in Milford is 37 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