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Milford, DE


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Milford, Delaware

Milford, Delaware, in Sussex county, is 45 miles SW of Vineland, New Jersey (center to center) and 69 miles SE of Baltimore, Maryland. There are an estimated 6,732 people in the city.

The People and Families of Milford

In Milford, about 46% of adults are married. Though there are lots of families, Milford isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

The city has a larger percentage of females than most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Milford had a median family income of $40,333.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($2,550) in Milford. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Milford Housing

Approximately 52% of housing in Milford is owner-occupied.

Commuting

In Milford, 91% of commuters drive to work. The city is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike.

Of Note

High Points

Milford strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Delaware):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Milford Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Milford Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 16%Milford Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Milford, DE

Comparing Milford to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Delaware (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity108
Female Share of the Population98
Senior Citizens88
Children Under 5 Years Old75
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size55
Portion of People Married24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults57
People in Middle Class or Better45
People Above Poverty34
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work98
Short Commute Times78
Public Transportation Use66
Working at Home66

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes97
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
People Living Alone77
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Rents66
Housing Recently Built56

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime11
Low Violent Crime11

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