The Town FilesMilford, New Jersey
Borough in Hunterdon County · population 1,232 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $333,600
- Household income
- $71,806
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 30 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 3
- Median age
- 47.0
Milford is a borough of 1,232 people in Hunterdon County, New Jersey. The median home is worth $333,600, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). It ranks better for retirees than 96% of New Jersey towns, better for families than 89% of New Jersey towns, quieter than 80% of New Jersey towns.
How Milford ranks
Percentile among New Jersey towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Jersey towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Milford is worth $333,600, below the typical New Jersey town ($435,600). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $71,806, which is more affordable than 25% of New Jersey towns. Median rent is $1,523 a month. 71.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Milford | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $333,600 | $435,600 |
| Median rent | $1,523 | $1,774 |
| Median household income | $71,806 | $111,891 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 71.8% | 80.8% |
| Median year built | 1953 | 1969 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 2.2% | — |
Who lives in Milford
| People | Milford | Typical New Jersey town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 24.2% | 18.3% |
| Under 18 | 15.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.2% | 44.1% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.8% | 5.7% |
| Veterans | 4.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.6% | — |
| Work from home | 21.9% | 16.3% |
| Average commute | 32.6 min | 30.4 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.0% | 94.6% |
Weather in Milford
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 19.4°F. About 51.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 30.3 inches of snow (typical New Jersey town: 24.5 in). Expect about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 139 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milford since 1950, compared with 9 for the typical New Jersey town. The strongest, an EF1, struck on May 19, 2019 about 6.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on August 7, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 21 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on May 27, 2010.
Severe weather in Hunterdon County since 1996
Hunterdon County has been included in 26 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2021 | Hurricane | DR-4614: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| September 2, 2021 | Hurricane | EM-3573: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4488: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3451: Covid-19 |
| March 14, 2016 | Severe Storm | DR-4264: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Hunterdon County
Hunterdon County had 46,663 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $75,099 a year. Unemployment was 3.5% in 2023; in Milford itself the ACS puts it at 5.8%.
Public schools in Milford
2 public schools with 578 students, about 8.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Holland Township Elementary School | PK-8 | 512 | 8.3 |
| Milford Public School | PK-5 | 66 | 7.3 |
Towns near Milford
- Bridgeton, PA2.2 mi · 1,234 people · home $385,700
- Holland, NJ2.5 mi · 5,177 people · home $451,800
- Frenchtown, NJ3.5 mi · 1,370 people · home $383,600
- Alexandria, NJ3.6 mi · 4,809 people · home $552,000
- Bloomsbury, NJ5.8 mi · 792 people · home $348,200
- Nockamixon, PA5.8 mi · 3,379 people · home $464,100
- Riegelsville, PA5.9 mi · 847 people · home $342,000
- Tinicum, PA6.1 mi · 3,818 people · home $613,600
Milford questions
Is Milford, New Jersey a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Milford scores better for retirees than 96% of New Jersey towns and quieter than 80%. 24.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 47.0).
How much does a house cost in Milford?
The median owner-occupied home in Milford is valued at $333,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $71,806, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $1,523 a month.
What is the weather like in Milford?
July highs average 84.7°F and January lows 19.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.0 inches of precipitation a year and 30.3 inches of snow.
Does Milford get tornadoes?
3 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF1 on May 19, 2019. The typical New Jersey town has had 9.
- 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)