The Town FilesMilford, Michigan
Charter township in Oakland County · population 17,090 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $425,400
- Household income
- $109,657
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 82°
- Snow a year
- 46 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 42.5
Milford is a charter township of 17,090 people in Oakland County, Michigan. The median home is worth $425,400, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). It ranks more upscale than 96% of Michigan towns, better for young professionals than 87% of Michigan towns, more vibrant than 82% of Michigan towns.
How Milford ranks
Percentile among Michigan towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Michigan towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Milford is worth $425,400, above the typical Michigan town ($193,900). Homes cost about 3.9 times the median household income of $109,657, which is more affordable than 9% of Michigan towns. Median rent is $1,466 a month. 84.7% of households own their home.
| Housing | Milford | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $425,400 | $193,900 |
| Median rent | $1,466 | $955 |
| Median household income | $109,657 | $69,792 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.9× | 2.8× |
| Homeownership | 84.7% | 86.8% |
| Median year built | 1986 | 1975 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Milford
| People | Milford | Typical Michigan town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.5 | 43.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 19.5% | 20.7% |
| Under 18 | 23.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.7% | 21.5% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.3% | 10.4% |
| Veterans | 5.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 3.8% | — |
| Work from home | 21.7% | 9.1% |
| Average commute | 30.1 min | 25.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.5% | 88.8% |
Weather in Milford
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 14.7°F. About 34.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 46.0 inches of snow (typical Michigan town: 52.1 in). Expect about 7 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 149 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milford since 1950, compared with 10 for the typical Michigan town. 14 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on July 4, 1957 about 3.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 44 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 24, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 49 times; the largest was 2.50 inches on July 27, 2014.
Severe weather in Oakland County since 1996
Oakland County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Flood | DR-4757: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| July 15, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4607: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| March 27, 2020 | Biological | DR-4494: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3455: Covid-19 |
| September 25, 2014 | Flood | DR-4195: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Oakland County
Oakland County had 723,862 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $77,917 a year. Unemployment was 2.9% in 2023; in Milford itself the ACS puts it at 3.1%.
Towns near Milford
- Milford, MI1.5 mi · 6,520 people · home $363,700
- Wixom, MI5.1 mi · 17,193 people · home $365,200
- Lyon, MI5.8 mi · 23,271 people · home $473,300
- Commerce, MI5.9 mi · 43,058 people · home $365,700
- Brighton, MI6.0 mi · 19,144 people · home $422,400
- Highland, MI6.1 mi · 19,172 people · home $330,800
- Wolverine Lake, MI6.4 mi · 4,544 people · home $288,000
- Walled Lake, MI7.3 mi · 7,250 people · home $224,200
Milford questions
Is Milford, Michigan a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Milford scores better for retirees than 78% of Michigan towns and quieter than 21%. 19.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 42.5).
How much does a house cost in Milford?
The median owner-occupied home in Milford is valued at $425,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $109,657, so homes cost about 3.9 times income. Median rent is $1,466 a month.
What is the weather like in Milford?
July highs average 82.3°F and January lows 14.7°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.1 inches of precipitation a year and 46.0 inches of snow.
Does Milford get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on July 4, 1957. The typical Michigan town has had 10.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)