What are the schools like in Milford, MA?

Milford is served primarily by Milford. The district operates 3 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.6:1.

What is the median household income in Milford?

The median household income in Milford, MA is $89,608 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.9%.

What is the weather like in Milford, MA?

Milford has an average high temperature of 38.1°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.9 inches and annual snowfall averages 48.3 inches.

Milford, MA Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Milford, MA affordable or expensive?

Milford's cost of living index is 106, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milford is 6% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $389,100 and the median rent is $1,588 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Milford, MA?

Milford has a violent crime rate of 285.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 902.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Milford, MA a Good Place to Live?

Milford is a small city of 27,569 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $89,608 and a 5.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 106 (US average = 100), which is 6% above the national average.

Strengths: Milford stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Milford is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Milford city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 106.5

Milford's overall cost of living index is 106.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Milford costs roughly 6% more than the average American city.

Metric	Milford, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$389,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,588	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,608	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Milford's violent crime rate is 285.7 per 100,000 residents — 25% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

285.7 /100k

Property Crime

902.6 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Milford is served primarily by Milford. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milford, MA	National Avg
School District	Milford	—
Elementary Schools	3	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	32.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	86.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milford sees average highs of 38.1°F in January and 84.5°F in July, with 48.9 inches of annual precipitation and 48.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milford, MA
Average High — January	38.1°F
Average High — July	84.5°F
Annual Precipitation	48.9"
Annual Snowfall	48.3"

Demographics

Metric	Milford, MA	National Avg
Population	27,569	—
Median Age	39.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	31.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	3.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	19.1%	18.9%
Asian	2.5%	6.3%
Under 18	21.5%	22.2%
65 and over	16.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Hopedale, MA 2 mi Bellingham, MA 4 mi Hopkinton, MA 5 mi Upton, MA 5 mi Franklin Town, MA 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Milford

Milford, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

01757

Milford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milford, MA affordable or expensive?

Milford's cost of living index is 106, where 100 is the national average. That puts Milford roughly 6% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $389,100 and median rent is $1,588/month.

What is the crime rate in Milford, MA?

Milford's violent crime rate is 285.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 902.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Milford?

Public schools in Milford are operated by Milford. The district has 3 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.6:1. 32.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milford, MA a good place to live?

Milford, MA has a population of 27,569, a median household income of $89,608, and an unemployment rate of 5.9%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Milford?

Milford averages 38.1°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.9 inches with about 48.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milford?

Milford, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 01757.

What is the population of Milford?

The population of Milford, Massachusetts is 27,569 with a median age of 39.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Milford?

Key numbers for living in Milford: cost of living index 106 (100 = US average), median home $389,100, median household income $89,608, crime index 62 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Milford side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.