Milford, Delaware

Population 9,513

Milford is located in Sussex County, DE. The population is 9,513, making Milford the largest city in Sussex County and the 10th largest city in the state of Delaware.

There are 6 public schools in Milford with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Milford is moderate . Unemployment in Milford is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Milford property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Milford include Houston, Slaughter Beach and Ellendale.

Milford Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 15.7%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 61.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 23.2%

Crime Rate

56.97% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 104
  • Violent Crimes: 725
  • Robbery: 173
  • Burglary: 587
  • Property Crime: 5
  • Larceny Theft: 4

Environmental Hazards

203 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 10
  • Tanks & Spills: 186

Unemployment

Moderate 3.9%
  • Delaware unemployment average: 4.6%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 6 K-12 public schools in Milford, DE and 2 private schools. Homefacts rates Milford's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.
2 Private Schools

Geneva Academy

Milford Christian School

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0 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Milford, DE

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33 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Milford, DE issued 33 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 33 permits, 21 were issued for single family homes and 12 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Milford, DE issued 23 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 23 permits, 13 were issued for single family homes and 10 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $690
  • 1 Bedroom: $740
  • 2 Bedrooms: $915
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,280
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,485

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Environmental Hazards

203 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (385/400)
    Milford, DE has 96.25% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 3 COUNTY
    Milford, DE is a green zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.35 Average
    Milford, DE is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 35.14°
  • February 38.9°
  • March 46.43°
  • April 56.82°
  • May 65.47°
  • June 74.31°
  • July 79.73°
  • August 77.48°
  • September 70.8°
  • October 60.05°
  • November 48.7°
  • December 40.7°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Milford, DE

Earthquakes
Milford, DE has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Milford, DE has a high risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Milford, DE has a very low risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Milford, DE has a very low risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Milford, DE: $47,557

Unemployment

Unemployment in Milford is 3.9%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.6% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 46.82%
White Collar - 53.18%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Jack Markell
  • Sen. Thomas R. Carper
  • Sen. Christopher A. Coons

City Representatives

  • John Carney

Neighborhood Info

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9 FCC Towers view all

1 Hospital view all

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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