Milford, PA

Milford, Pennsylvania

Milford, Pennsylvania, in Pike county, is 37 miles NW of Parsippany, New Jersey (center to center) and 52 miles NW of Newark, New Jersey. There are an estimated 1,104 people in the town.

The People and Families of Milford

In Milford, about 49% of adults are married. In Milford, lots of people live on their own. Though there are lots of families, the town isn't one of those places where everyone is married. Single people can feel at home there.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Milford had a median family income of $46,136. It's worth mentioning that smart, educated people feel at home in Milford. A tendency for its residents to work at home is one of the things that define the lifestyle in the town. If a good man (or woman) is hard to find, try looking in Milford, where there happen to be many singles with good incomes.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 race for President, John Kerry was the top recipient of campaign contributions ($8,900) in Milford. Party contributions tended to flow to the Democratic team.

Milford Housing

Approximately 58% of housing in Milford is owner-occupied. The town sports a large amount of seasonal housing, typically for vacation or part-time use. Dwellings tend to be older, with average home age more advanced in Milford than you'll find in other towns. Living the single life? Just starting out? Well, you can likely find a small apartment rental in the town. Property taxes are a bit high in Milford, which may indicate the community's investment in its schools and infrastructure.

Commuting

In Milford, 78% of commuters drive to work. The town is not so congested and car-oriented that lots of people can't get around on foot or by bike. One way to meet people in Milford is to try the public transportation system.

High Points

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

Category	Trophy
Public Transportation Use (vs. Peers)	Top 5%
Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers)	Top 11%
College Educated Adults (vs. Peers)	Top 12%
Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers)	Top 15%
Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers)	Top 16%

Comparative Profile of Milford, PA

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
Age of the Population
Senior Citizens
Female Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
People Above Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Rents
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Milford Almanac

Milford Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Milford Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Nearby Cities and Towns

Milford Public Libraries

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Wal-Mart in Milford

Milford High Schools (2004)

DELAWARE VALLEY HS
570-296-1850
Serves 1,703 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 15.8

Milford Colleges

(List of All Pennsylvania Colleges)

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