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Milford, ME
Census-designated place in Penobscot County, Maine.
Population
2,269
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
679
ZIP codes
0
Milford and its ZIP codes
Milford at a glance
- Milford is about 15 times as dense as Maine as a whole.
- The median household income is $85,052, 14% above the Maine median of $74,733.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $154,900 (48% below Maine) and median rent is $953 a month.
Local data for Milford, ME
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milford, ME, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,052
Poverty rate
0.0%
Median home value
$154,900
Median rent
$953/mo
Homeownership
88.4%
Bachelor's or higher
14.6%
Median age
43.0
Average commute
23.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (326), Irish Americans (96), Korean Americans (89).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Penobscot County. PPP loans are for Milford.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$57,443
71,782 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,593
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.5B
FY 2026, $9,737 per person
How people get to work
Milford, ME, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled4.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home13.2%
Average one-way commute: 23.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milford, ME, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,518
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
194
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
79° / 6°F
44.4 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milford, ME, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.8%
U.S. 33.3% +6.5 pts
Diabetes
11.9%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Milford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BradleyCensus-designated place | 3 mi | 2 |
| Old TownCity | 5 mi | 38.8 |
| OronoCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 7.1 |
| VeazieCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 3 |
| BangorCity | 11 mi | 34.3 |
| BrewerCity | 13 mi | 15.2 |
| HampdenCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 11 |
| HowlandCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 7.5 |
| WinterportCensus-designated place | 24 mi | 5.8 |
| BucksportCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 11.4 |
| MiloCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 7.8 |
| EllsworthCity | 28 mi | 79.3 |
| LincolnCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 7.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milford, ME in?
- Milford is in Penobscot County, Maine.
- What is the population of Milford, ME?
- About 2,269 people live in Milford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milford?
- Nearby places include Bradley (3 mi), Old Town (5 mi), Orono (5.8 mi), Veazie (8.8 mi), Bangor (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023