Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
21%
Over 65
20%
Milford
Milford, NH Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,714
Population
9,409
Renter Mix
49% Rent
A wooded suburb that specializes in local cuisine and scenic hiking routes
Historic
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Family-Friendly
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Peaceful
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Small Business
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Wooded
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Hiking
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Nestled along the Souhegan River, Milford is a small town of about 15,000 residents and is part of a larger, six-town network in the Souhegan Valley. This historic town offers a family-friendly environment and a close-knit community. Milford is very forested, offering beautiful hiking trails, waterfalls, and more at destinations like Tucker Brook Town Forest and Granite Town Rail Trail. Neighborhood parks, local restaurants, and spacious residential streets are just a few of the benefits of living in Milford. From Union Coffee Company to the Riverhouse Café, there’s an array of dining options to choose from in the heart of Milford. The city offers affordable apartments and townhomes for rent, and locals can easily commute into Manchester for work or leisure, located less than 20 miles northeast of town.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$81,922
Average: $96,241
Education
2,553
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
5,442
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Milford has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
49%
Non-Renters
51%
Education Distribution
Review this city's overall education levels.
Bachelor's or Higher
23%
Other Education
77%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Milford, NH is $1,395 for a studio, $1,714 for one bedroom, $2,005 for two bedrooms, and $1,808 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milford has decreased by -1.5% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,714/month
635 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Milford, NH is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Not Bikeable
Bikeability
10
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
569 Students
Jacques Memorial Elementary School
Public
Grades K-5
287 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
464 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
750 Students
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Milford Hatchery
- Ponemah Bog Wildlife Sanctuary
- Silver Lake State Park
- Peabody Mill Environmental Center
- The Educational Farm
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Manchester Boston Regional
Top Apartments in Milford
Houses for Rent in Milford
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.