City safety & data profile

MilfordDE

Milford, DE is a 10K-resident city in Sussex County with a median household income of $59,464.

Sussex County, Delaware. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Milford, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Milford has a population larger than 2% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $296,900, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

10K
Population
Top 98%
By size
$59,464
Median income
$296,900
Median home
17.2%
Poverty rate

The read on Milford

Milford posts a median household income higher than 21% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Milford area.

Top 79%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Milford

Where Milford income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$59,464 Bottom 21% higher than 21% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Above this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Above this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. DE $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Milford, DE beyond the headline numbers

Milford sits inside Sussex County, Delaware, at roughly 38.91°N, -75.43°W. Population 10,252, $59,464 median household income. Median home value $296,900, median rent $1,260. Poverty rate 17.2%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Milford's highest-prevalence health measure is high blood pressure at 41.8%, then obesity at 39.9%. 1 hospital in/around Milford, 3/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Milford from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
10,252
Milford
Median Income
$59,464
-13% vs avg
Median Home Value
$296,900
+30% vs avg
Median Age
41.9
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Sussex County) - Milford's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
256K+27%
Median Income
$81,497+55%
Median Home Value
$382,600+62%
Poverty Rate
10.9%-19%
Unemployment
5.3%-41%

Economics

Economics indicators for Milford, DE
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,260/mo
Poverty Rate
17.2% +21% vs avg
Unemployment 5.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 27.6%
Work From Home 8.1%
Public Transit 0.7%

Population

White 54%
African American 19.6%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More Ethnicities 5.3%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

High Blood Pressure
41.8%
Obesity
39.9%
Short Sleep Duration
36.9%
Physical Inactivity
33.3%
Frequent Mental Distress
16.8%
Current Smoking
16%
Frequent Physical Distress
15.8%
Diabetes
15.1%
Lack of Health Insurance
13%
Binge Drinking
12.6%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 58.4%
Annual Checkup 82.1%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
11.8%
Coronary Heart Disease
8.1%
Stroke
4.5%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
3/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
BAYHEALTH HOSPITAL, SUSSEX CAMPUS
MILFORD · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
★★★☆☆

Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Milford, DE? ▼
Milford, DE has a population of 10,252 people, located in Sussex County, Delaware.
What is the median household income in Milford? ▼
The median household income in Milford, DE is $59,464 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 17.2%.
What is the median home value in Milford? ▼
The median home value in Milford, DE is $296,900. Median rent is $1,260/month.
What are the top health concerns in Milford? ▼
The top health indicators in Milford include High Blood Pressure (41.8%), Obesity (39.9%), Short Sleep Duration (36.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Milford? ▼
Milford has 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Milford? ▼
The median age in Milford, DE is 41.9 years. 27.6% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Milford, DE is located in Sussex County, Delaware. With a population of 10K and a $59,464 median household income, the community faces health challenges including high blood pressure and obesity. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 3/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Milford area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Nearby Cities 8

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Using Milford's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Milford area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Milford against Delaware peers on any ranking lens. Explore Delaware

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Sussex County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.