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Milford, Michigan

Introduction to Milford, Michigan

Milford, Michigan, in Oakland county, is 12 miles SW of Waterford, Michigan (center to center) and 33 miles NW of Detroit, Michigan. There are an estimated 6,272 people who live in the village.

Milford History

In the 1830s, the Huron river attracted the first settlers to Milford. Elizur and Stanley Ruggles began construction of the first sawmill in 1831, which led to the establishment of a community. A township was organized in 1834, and Milford was incorporated as a village in 1869. In 1892, it became one of the first communities with electric lights, which was largely due to waterpower generated by the river. Telephone lines were installed the following year.

Milford and Nearby Attractions

  • Plymouth Historical Museum
  • Kensington Metropark
  • Fair Lane
  • Cranbrook Art Museum
  • Detroit Zoo

Things To Do In Milford

The Plymouth Historical Museum and Dearborn Historical Museum showcase historical exhibits. The Cranbrook Art Museum, the Motorsports Hall of Fame, Cranbrook, and Fair Lane are other museums and historic sites near Milford. The Pontiac Lake State Recreation Area, Proud Lake State Recreation Area, Highland State Recreation Area, and Island Lake State Recreation Area offer camping, fishing, boating, swimming, and picnicking. The Detroit Zoo, Hidden Lake Gardens, and Eastern Market are among the other popular attractions close to Milford.

Milford Transportation

The closest major airport is the Oakland County International Airport.

Milford Higher Education

Madonna University, Eastern Michigan University, and the University of Michigan-Ann Arbor are several colleges located near Milford.

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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