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Milford, NJ
Borough in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
Population
1,166
Land area
1.2sq mi
People per sq mi
986
ZIP codes
0
Milford and its ZIP codes
Milford at a glance
- Households here earn a median of $71,806 a year, 31% less than the New Jersey figure of $103,556.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $333,600 (27% below New Jersey) and median rent is $1,523 a month.
Local data for Milford, NJ
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milford, NJ, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,806
Poverty rate
8.8%
Median home value
$333,600
Median rent
$1,523/mo
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
37.2%
Median age
47.0
Average commute
32.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (175), Irish Americans (169), Italian Americans (142).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hunterdon County. PPP loans are for Milford.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -1.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,157
47,458 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$109,998
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$914M
FY 2026, $7,086 per person
How people get to work
Milford, NJ, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone65.2%
- Carpooled10.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.5%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home21.9%
Average one-way commute: 32.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milford, NJ, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
1,151
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
637
1.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
51.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milford, NJ, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
27.0%
U.S. 33.3% -6.3 pts
Diabetes
8.6%
U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts
Smoking
9.3%
U.S. 12.8% -3.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.3%
U.S. 11.1% -4.8 pts
Cities near Milford
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FrenchtownBorough | 2.9 mi | 1.1 |
| FinesvilleCensus-designated place | 5.6 mi | 2.1 |
| BloomsburyBorough | 5.9 mi | 0.9 |
| Riegelsville, PABorough | 6.2 mi | 1 |
| AlphaBorough | 7.3 mi | 1.7 |
| Raubsville, PACensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1.6 |
| StewartsvilleCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 1.1 |
| Upper PohatcongCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.6 |
| GreenwichCensus-designated place | 8.6 mi | 0.9 |
| Morgan Hill, PACensus-designated place | 9.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Lopatcong OverlookCensus-designated place | 9.4 mi | 0.4 |
| PhillipsburgTown | 9.8 mi | 3.2 |
| Upper StewartsvilleCensus-designated place | 9.8 mi | 0.3 |
| Glendon, PABorough | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| Easton, PACity | 10 mi | 4.3 |
| AsburyCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milford, NJ in?
- Milford is in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
- What is the population of Milford, NJ?
- About 1,166 people live in Milford, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milford?
- Nearby places include Frenchtown (2.9 mi), Finesville (5.6 mi), Bloomsbury (5.9 mi), Riegelsville, PA (6.2 mi), Alpha (7.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023