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Milford, Ohio

Introduction to Milford, Ohio

Milford, Ohio, in Clermont county, is 8 miles E of Cincinnati, Ohio. An estimated 6,284 people live in the city.

Milford History

John Nancarrow was a Revolutionary War veteran who surveyed Old Milford, Milford, and the Miami Township. He sold his share of land, which constituted Milford, to Phillip Gatch, who in turn sold it to Ambrose Ransom, who then later sold a portion of it to John Hageman. The first settler of Milford was John Hageman, who called the area Hageman’s Mills. He left for Indiana in 1815, by which time Milford had become popular. The city was henceforth known as Milford.

Milford and Nearby Attractions

  • Promont House Museum
  • Newport Aquarium
  • Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
  • Railway Museum of Greater Cincinnati
  • Withrow Nature Preserve
  • Harriet Beecher Stowe House

Things To Do In Milford

Among the popular attractions near Milford are the Newport Aquarium and Cox Arboretum & Gardens Metropark. Recreational facilities are available at numerous parks near Milford. Some of the well known parks include Stonelick Lake State Park, Devou Park, Caesar Creek State Park, and Big Bone Lick State Park. Activities like boating, hiking, and camping may be enjoyed at these parks. Vent Haven Museum has exhibits on ventriloquists and ventriloquism.

Milford Transportation

Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is the nearest major airport.

Milford Higher Education

College of Mount Saint Joseph, Miami University - Hamilton, Thomas More College, and Xavier University are located nearby.

High Points

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

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Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 19%Milford Well-Paid Single Women

Comparative Profile of Milford, OH

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population1010
Senior Citizens1010
Age of the Population88
Well-Paid Single Women89
Well-Paid Single Men67
Children Under 5 Years Old66
Racial Diversity48
Male Share of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married21
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults78
Median Family Income68
People Above Poverty65
People in Middle Class or Better66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use78
Walking and Biking to Work68
Short Commute Times55

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Affordability of Rents75
Seasonal and Vacation Housing66
Housing Recently Built58
Affordability of Property Taxes53

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