City profile
Milford, DE
Kent County · Population 12,803
Milford is a town in Kent County, DE with about 12,803 residents and a typical home value near $297,000. It is 18 miles from Dover, DE, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
36°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$296,900
Typical monthly housing
$1,751
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
99
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.56%
- State income tax (top)
- 6.6%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- None
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 94/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Coastal flooding, Hurricane
Nearest major airport
67 mi to Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 50% Democratic / 48% Republican
Community
Population
12,803
Black population
19.6%
County
Kent County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸DE is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: coastal flooding
Highlights
- About 12,803 residents
- Typical home value about $297,000
- 18 miles from Dover, DE
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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