Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
5-14 Years
Approximately 13% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
22%
Milford, DE
Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,451
Population
12,583
Renter Mix
36% Rent
A charming riverside community just minutes from Dover
Small Town
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River
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Suburb
Milford is a small town in central Delaware, about twenty miles south of Dover on the banks of the Mispillion River. The largely-suburban community revolves around a charming Downtown district along Walnut Street as it spans the river; this area features classic storefronts housing an eclectic mix of specialty shops, cafes, and neighborhoods bars, as well as a popular farmers’ market hosted at the Mispillion Riverwalk. Delaware Bay is only a few minutes’ drive to the east, allowing you to take full advantage of the area’s scenic coastline anytime.
Explore the City
Milford is a tight-knit community located not far from the shore in central Delaware.
Brick sidewalks make Milford a very walkable neighborhood.
The Milford Welcome Center is as charming as Milford itself.
This row of Victorian homes adds a sense of 19th-century style to this Milford street.
A couple of friends trade stories over a beer at Park Place Lounge and Restaurant.
DART public transit runs right through the heart of Milford.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$54,300
Average: $71,735
Education
2,963
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,408
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Milford has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
36%
Non-Renters
64%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
20%
Other Education
80%
Rent Trends
As of May 2026, the average apartment rent in Milford, DE is $1,451 for one bedroom, $1,646 for two bedrooms, and $2,135 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milford has increased by 5.2% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,451/month
913 Sq Ft
House
$2,206/month
729 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Milford, DE is for everyday living.
Fairly Walkable
Walkability
40
/ 100
Minimal Public Transit
Transit
10
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
20
/ 100
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Schools
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
668 Students
Public
Grades K-5
561 Students
Banneker (Benjamin) Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
484 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
85 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
1,068 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
85 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,279 Students
Public
Grades PK-12
85 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Abbott's Mill Nature Center
- Dupont Nature Center
- Killens Pond State Park
Military Bases
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.