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Milford, NE


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Milford, Nebraska

Milford, Nebraska, in Seward county, is 20 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 67 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. There are an estimated 2,070 people in the city.

The People and Families of Milford

In Milford, about 50% of adults are married.

Males represent a higher percentage of the population in Milford than in most places.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Milford had a median family income of $51,012. Milford has more than its share of wealthy families and people. The city has a large middle class. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in Milford. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in the city, 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 ($4,750) in Milford. Party contributions tended to flow to the Republican team.

Crime and Safety

The low crime rate is a boost to quality of living and housing values in Milford.

Milford Housing

Approximately 60% of housing in Milford is owner-occupied. The city contains many homes that have been built in recent years. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in Milford. Property taxes are a bit high in the city, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Milford, 84% of commuters drive to work. Milford is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. The commute to work is less of a chore in the city than other cities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyMilford Well-Paid Single Men
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMilford Walking and Biking to Work
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Milford Low Violent Crime
Median Family Income
(vs. State)
Top 11%Milford Median Family Income
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 12%Milford Public Transportation Use
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Milford Short Commute Times
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)
Top 18%Milford People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Milford, NE

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Well-Paid Single Men1010
Senior Citizens53
Racial Diversity45
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Age of the Population11
Female Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married77
Average Household Size57

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income89
People in Middle Class or Better89
College Educated Adults88
People Above Poverty64

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work109
Working at Home910
Short Commute Times94
Public Transportation Use79

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals910
People Living Alone75
Housing Recently Built69
Affordability of Rents64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Affordability of Property Taxes32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime88
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