What are the schools like in Milford, OH?

Milford is served primarily by Milford Exempted Village. The district operates 6 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 2 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.2:1.

What is the median household income in Milford?

The median household income in Milford, OH is $69,141 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Milford, OH?

Milford has an average high temperature of 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 14.4 inches.

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

Q: Is Milford, OH affordable or expensive?

Milford's cost of living index is 94, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milford is 6% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $211,900 and the median rent is $879 per month.

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

Milford has a violent crime rate of 46.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 936.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Milford, OH a Good Place to Live?

Milford is a small town of 6,556 in Ohio, with a median household income of $69,141 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 94 (US average = 100), which is 6% below the national average.

Strengths: Milford stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 94.1

Milford's overall cost of living index is 94.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Milford costs roughly 6% less than the average American city.

Metric	Milford, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$211,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$879	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	49.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$69,141	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Milford's violent crime rate is 46.8 per 100,000 residents — 88% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

46.8 /100k

Property Crime

936.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Milford is served primarily by Milford Exempted Village. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.2:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milford, OH	National Avg
School District	Milford Exempted Village	—
Elementary Schools	6	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	2	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	19.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	40.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milford sees average highs of 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July, with 45.5 inches of annual precipitation and 14.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milford, OH
Average High — January	39.3°F
Average High — July	86.8°F
Annual Precipitation	45.5"
Annual Snowfall	14.4"

Demographics

Metric	Milford, OH	National Avg
Population	6,556	—
Median Age	45.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.4%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	15.9%	22.2%
65 and over	26.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Terrace Park, OH 2 mi Camp Dennison, OH 2 mi Mulberry, OH 3 mi Day Heights, OH 3 mi The Village of Indian Hill, OH 3 mi

ZIP Codes in Milford

Milford, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

45150

Milford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milford, OH affordable or expensive?

Milford's cost of living index is 94, where 100 is the national average. That makes Milford roughly 6% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $211,900 and median rent is $879/month.

What is the crime rate in Milford, OH?

Milford's violent crime rate is 46.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 936.9 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 Exempted Village. The district has 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.2:1. 40.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milford, OH a good place to live?

Milford, OH has a population of 6,556, a median household income of $69,141, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. 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 39.3°F in January and 86.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 45.5 inches with about 14.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milford?

Milford, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 45150.

What is the population of Milford?

The population of Milford, Ohio is 6,556 with a median age of 45.2. 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 94 (100 = US average), median home $211,900, median household income $69,141, crime index 25 (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.