What are the schools like in Milford, TX?

Milford is served primarily by MILFORD ISD. The district operates several elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.4:1.

What is the median household income in Milford?

The median household income in Milford, TX is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 9.6%.

What is the weather like in Milford, TX?

Milford has an average high temperature of 59.0°F in January and 96.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Milford, TX affordable or expensive?

Milford's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milford is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $120,800 and the median rent is $928 per month.

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

Milford has a violent crime rate of 543.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 679.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Milford, TX a Good Place to Live?

Milford is a small town of 1,032 in Texas, with a median household income of N/A and a 9.6% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

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

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include 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: 103.3

Milford's overall cost of living index is 103.3, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Milford costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Milford, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$120,800	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$928	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	52.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Milford's violent crime rate is 543.5 per 100,000 residents — 43% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

543.5 /100k

Property Crime

679.3 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Milford is served primarily by MILFORD ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milford, TX	National Avg
School District	MILFORD ISD	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	7.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milford sees average highs of 59.0°F in January and 96.0°F in July, with 39.3 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milford, TX
Average High — January	59.0°F
Average High — July	96.0°F
Annual Precipitation	39.3"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Milford, TX	National Avg
Population	1,032	—
Median Age	39.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	9.6%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	20.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.3%	22.2%
65 and over	20.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Mertens, TX 5 mi Italy, TX 6 mi Carl's Corner, TX 7 mi Frost, TX 9 mi Bynum, TX 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Milford

Milford, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76670

Milford vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milford, TX affordable or expensive?

Milford's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Milford roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $120,800 and median rent is $928/month.

What is the crime rate in Milford, TX?

Milford's violent crime rate is 543.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 679.3 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 ISD. The district has several elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.4:1. 7.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milford, TX a good place to live?

Milford, TX has a population of 1,032, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 9.6%. 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 59.0°F in January and 96.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.3 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milford?

Milford, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76670.

What is the population of Milford?

The population of Milford, Texas is 1,032 with a median age of 39.7. 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 103 (100 = US average), median home $120,800, median household income N/A, crime index 99 (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.