Population 14,429 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Milford
Household size in Milford
| Period | Milford | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 2.51 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.53 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.50 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.66 | 2.46 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.08 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.66 people per household, Milford sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Pennsylvania as a whole, where it has 2.46 people. Since 2006–10, household size has edged down from 2.74, in line with the national trend.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Milford
| Period | Milford | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.1 | 40.3 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.8 | 41.0 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 41.8 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.7 | 42.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +1.7 | +2.3 |
Milford skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 42.1, mirroring the country.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Milford
| Period | Milford | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.2% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 9.7% | 10.6% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 7.3% | 10.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 6.5% | 10.7% | 11.6% |
| Change | −5.7 pts | +0.2 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are relatively rare in Milford: 6.5% of households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 5.7 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Milford
Renters in Milford
| Period | Milford | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 29.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.0% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 31.1% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 30.7% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +1.7 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 15.8% of households in Milford rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 33.6% have no mortgage at all, below the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the east and least common in the southwest. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.9 points, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Milford
| Period | Milford | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 10.5% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 10.7% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 9.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.2 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Milford: 17.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 4.0 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Milford
| Period | Milford | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1963 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1964 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1965 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1967 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +4 | +6 |
Homes in Milford are newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1986, versus 1980 across the U.S. The newest homes are mostly in the center, the oldest in the east. Milford has newer homes than at least four in five Pennsylvania cities.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Milford
| Period | Milford | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,238 | $829 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,359 | $923 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,613 | $1,039 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,506 | $1,323 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$267 | +$494 | +$606 |
Rent in Milford runs $1,506 a month at the median, utilities included, close to the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents here are higher than in Pennsylvania overall ($1,323). Rent has climbed $267 a month since 2006–10, up 22%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 39.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Milford
Bachelor's degrees in Milford
| Period | Milford | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.2% | 27.2% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.8% | 28.7% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.0% | 31.8% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 32.2% | 35.6% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly a third of adults 25 and older in Milford (32.2%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 7.0 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the northwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Milford
| Period | Milford | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.1% | 87.3% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 92.1% | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 96.1% | 90.3% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 93.3% | 91.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −0.7 pts | +4.5 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Milford is above the national rate: 93.3% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The share with a diploma has edged down 0.7 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate rose.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Milford
| Period | Milford | Pennsylvania | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 8.8% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 5.9% | 5.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 5.4% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Milford than nationally: unemployment was 7.3%, against 5.4%. Only 43 of the 496 Pennsylvania cities with 5,000+ people have higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Milford compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | 2.66 | 47.7 | 6.5% | 15.8% | 17.7% | 1986 | $1,506 | 32.2% | 93.3% | 7.3% |
| Twin Lakes | 2.94 | 43.4 | 4.9% | 7.7% | 29.3% | 1979 | $1,385 | 27.4% | 95.0% | 7.1% |
| Birchwood Lakes | 2.69 | 45.2 | 4.7% | 12.8% | 24.7% | 1980 | $1,250 | 23.8% | 96.6% | 11.2% |
| Unity House | 2.84 | 41.0 | 4.8% | 4.9% | 17.4% | 1979 | $1,481 | 26.1% | 94.8% | 4.3% |
| Dingmans Ferry | 2.47 | 45.8 | 12.8% | 11.1% | 28.8% | 1984 | $1,201 | 29.7% | 93.1% | 7.0% |
| Shohola | 2.79 | 47.8 | 5.6% | 11.0% | 50.3% | 1978 | $1,188 | 30.4% | 93.6% | 11.5% |
| Hainesville | 2.65 | 42.4 | 10.6% | 4.9% | 9.6% | 1975 | $1,554 | 31.9% | 96.8% | 4.8% |
| Montague | 2.41 | 47.0 | 13.6% | 19.8% | 12.0% | 1979 | $1,310 | 27.9% | 97.2% | 8.0% |
| Layton | 2.15 | 48.0 | 6.6% | 4.8% | 15.1% | 1957 | $1,750 | 39.5% | 96.5% | 1.8% |
| Hemlock Farms | 2.32 | 56.3 | 4.3% | 10.0% | 51.4% | 1985 | $1,362 | 45.4% | 97.6% | 8.5% |
| Lords Valley | 2.77 | 39.8 | 10.7% | 7.8% | 36.3% | 1982 | $1,128 | 25.1% | 93.3% | 7.5% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Milford. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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