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Milford, New Hampshire

Introduction to Milford, New Hampshire

Milford, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough county, is 10 miles NW of Nashua, New Hampshire and 44 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. There are an estimated 13,535 people in the town.

Milford History

The town of Milford was originally a part of Amherst, but separated and established as an independent community in 1794. The town was named because of its abundance of mills in the eighteenth century. The granite industry has made the town famous, and it is often referred to as "The Granite Town in the Granite State."

Milford and nearby Attractions

  • Currier Museum of Art
  • France - American Center
  • Sandown Historical Society Museum
  • Clough State Park
  • Miller State Park
  • SEE Science Center

Things To Do In Milford

Those interested in the area’s history should visit the American Independence Museum, the Lawrence L. Lee Scouting Museum, the Armenian Library and Museum of America, the Peterborough Historical Society Museum and the Nashua Historical Society Museum.

Milford Transportation

Manchester Airport is nearby.

Milford Higher Education

Fitchburg State College, Middlesex Community College, New Hampshire College and Brandeis University offer courses in higher education.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 12%Milford Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 13%Milford Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 14%Milford Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Milford Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Milford, NH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men89
Well-Paid Single Women89
Male Share of the Population84
Children Under 5 Years Old79
Age of the Population41
Female Share of the Population38
Senior Citizens23
Racial Diversity29

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married73
Average Household Size66

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better87
People Above Poverty86
Median Family Income88
College Educated Adults76

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home72
Short Commute Times57
Public Transportation Use35
Walking and Biking to Work24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built88
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing51
People Living Alone57
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes22

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime96
Low Violent Crime85
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