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Milford, Massachusetts

Introduction to Milford, Massachusetts

Milford, Massachusetts, in Worcester county, is 10 miles SW of Framingham, Massachusetts (center to center) and 27 miles SW of Boston, Massachusetts The town is conveniently located inside the Boston metropolitan area. There are an estimated 26,799 people in Milford.

Milford History

The first group of settlers moved to Milford in 1662. The city was officially recognized in the year 1780. Since then, Milford has shown rapid growth.

Milford and nearby Attractions

  • Fun Zone
  • Skate Palace
  • Milford Country Club
  • Quarry Square Shopping Center
  • Hayward Field
  • Unitarian Church

Things To Do In Milford

The city offers an excellent base to enjoy the magnificence of nature. You can go for a short boat trip through the streams and creeks of the city. The tourists and residents can visit the churches, hotels, and parks of the city to spend their leisure hours. You can also pay a visit to the shopping centers of the city if you want to collect souvenirs.

City Transportation

Boston Logan International is the closest major airport.

Milford Higher Education

Framingham State College imparts higher education.

High Points

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

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Low Property Crime
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Comparative Profile of Milford, MA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men76
Well-Paid Single Women76
Age of the Population73
Children Under 5 Years Old78
Senior Citizens65
Male Share of the Population65
Female Share of the Population66
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married74
Average Household Size55

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income75
People in Middle Class or Better74
People Above Poverty73
College Educated Adults64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work47
Short Commute Times47
Working at Home32
Public Transportation Use33

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Rents55
Seasonal and Vacation Housing52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals48
Housing Recently Built46
Affordability of Property Taxes34

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime108
Low Violent Crime74

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