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Milford, PA


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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):

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

Comparative Profile of Milford, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Women99
Well-Paid Single Men99
Age of the Population99
Senior Citizens87
Female Share of the Population76
Racial Diversity67
Male Share of the Population46
Children Under 5 Years Old35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married22
Average Household Size11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults99
Median Family Income77
People Above Poverty76
People in Middle Class or Better66

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use109
Working at Home1010
Walking and Biking to Work99
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
Affordability of Rents33
Affordability of Property Taxes11
Housing Recently Built12

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