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Milford, MI


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Milford, Michigan

Milford, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 12 miles SW of Waterford, Michigan (center to center) and 33 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. The village is conveniently located inside the Detroit metropolitan area. There are an estimated 6,272 people in Milford.

The People and Families of Milford

In Milford, about 60% of adults are married. If kids are our future, then the future might look a little like Milford. The kids here are young and many.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Milford had a median family income of $71,333. Milford has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The village has a large middle class. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Milford. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the village, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($11,245) in Milford. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Milford Housing

Approximately 75% of housing in Milford is owner-occupied. The village contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Property taxes are a bit high in Milford, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Milford, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 9%Milford Median Family Income
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Milford Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Milford Well-Paid Single Men
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)
Top 15%Milford College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 17%Milford People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Milford, MI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women910
Well-Paid Single Men910
Children Under 5 Years Old99
Female Share of the Population66
Male Share of the Population55
Age of the Population45
Senior Citizens32
Racial Diversity24

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married78
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income910
College Educated Adults89
People in Middle Class or Better89
People Above Poverty67

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work56
Working at Home34
Short Commute Times32
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built69
Seasonal and Vacation Housing64
People Living Alone53
Affordability of Rents52
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Property Taxes32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime76

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