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Milford, NH


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Milford, New Hampshire

Milford, New Hampshire, in Hillsborough county, is 10 miles NW of Nashua, New Hampshire (center to center) and 44 miles NW of Boston, Massachusetts. The town is conveniently located inside the Nashua metropolitan area. There are an estimated 13,535 people in Milford.

The People and Families of Milford

In Milford, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Milford had a median family income of $61,682.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, George W. Bush was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($850) in Milford. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Milford Housing

Approximately 63% of housing in Milford is owner-occupied. Property taxes are a bit high in the town, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Milford, 94% of commuters drive to work.

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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