Milford Massachusetts

The town of Milford is located in Worcester County, Massachusetts. According to the United States Census Bureau, Milford has a total area of 14.9 square miles.

The town was first settled in 1662 and officially incorporated in 1780. Milford was originally the eastern part of Mendon and called “Mill River.” Adjacent towns to Milford include: Hopkinton on the north; Holliston on the northeast; Medway on the east; Bellingham on the south; Hopedale on the southwest; and Upton on the west.

Milford is recognized in part for its highly regarded health care facility, Milford Regional Medical Center, which is affiliated with UMass Medical Center as a teaching hospital.

Milford has much to offer residents in the way of arts and entertainment including: Claflin Hill Music Performance Foundation, Inc.; Memorial Hall Cultural Center, Metropolitan Youth Symphony Orchestra; Milford Arts Council; The Greater Milford Community Chorus; Milford Parents for Music; The Milford Performing Arts Center; New England Traditional Jazz Plus; New World Chorale; Rhapsody Music and Art Center and Southeastern Massachusetts Community Wind Symphony.

Since the introduction of Interstate 495, several major retailers have opened in Milford including: Kmart, Kohl’s, Target, Lowe’s, Sports Authority, Friendly’s, T.G.I. Friday’s, Bed Bath & Beyond, Staples, Petco, and Best Buy.

Milford MA boasts good schools and educational facilities; a revitalized downtown; newly constructed and upgraded municipal buildings, numerous parks, playing fields and outdoor recreation options; a wide variety of restaurants, shopping venues and cultural activities to choose from; and a first class regional hospital.

The town of Milford is also conveniently located along I-495, making it an easy commute to Boston, Worcester and Providence, MA.

Milford, MA Population Statistics

As of 2011, Milford’s population is 25,000 plus people and 2,444 people per square mile (population density). Since 2000, the town has experienced a population growth of -0.65 percent. The median age is 39.2. 49.89% of people are married and 9.40% are divorced. The average household size is 2.49 people. 45.41% of people are married with children and 51.09% have children and single.

Milford, MA Climate and Health Index

Milford gets approximately 46 inches of rain and 48 inches of snowfall per year. Number of days with any measurable precipitation is 121. On average, Milford has 200 sunny days per year, with July highs around 84 degrees and January lows around 14 degrees.

Air quality in Milford is 38 on a scale to 100 (higher is better), based on ozone alert days and number of pollutants in the air (as reported by the EPA). Water quality is 52 on a scale to 100 (higher is better), based on a complex method of measuring watershed quality using 15 indicators by the EPA.

Milford, MA Economy

The unemployment rate in Milford is 8.00% with job growth at -0.07%. Future job growth over the next ten years is predicted to be around 31.86%. Sales tax rate is 5.00% and income tax is at 5.30%. Income per capita is $30,379, which includes all adults and children. Median household income is at $62,886.

Population by Occupation in Milford, MA

Management, Business, and Financial Operations 17.15%
Professional and Related Occupations 24.56%
Service 12.35%
Sales and Office 25.89%
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0.11%
Construction, Extraction, and Maintenance 7.33%
Production, Transportation, and Material Moving 13.07%

Milford, MA Real Estate and Housing

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The median home value is $281,500 with home appreciation at -2.16% over the last year. The median age of Milford MA real estate is 48 years. Renters make up 32.77% of the town’s population and 3.22% of houses and apartments are unoccupied (vacancy rate).

Milford, MA Public Schools

The schools spend $7,574 per student. There are 13 students per teacher, 4,201 students per librarian, and 467 students per counselor. Public Schools in Milford include:

Brookside Elementary School– (K-2)
Memorial Elementary School– (K-2)
Woodland Elementary School– (3-4)
Stacy Middle School– (5-7)
Middle School East (MSE) – (8)
Milford High School (MHS) – (9-12)

Colleges/Universities with over 2000 Students nearest to Milford, MA

Framingham State College - Framingham
Wellesley College – Wellesley
Bryant University – Smithfield
College of the Holy Cross – Worcester
Babson College – Wellesley
Worcester Polytechnic Institute – Worcester
Clark University – Worcester

Milford, MA Educational Statistics

2 yr College Grad. 9.10%
4 yr College Grad. 21.71%
Graduate Degrees 8.52%
High School Grads. 88.21%

Hospitals/Medical Centers in Worcester County, MA

Milford Regional Medical Center (located in Milford)
Fairlawn Rehab Hospital
Westborough State Hospital
Saint Vincent Hospital
Clinton Hospital
Baystate Mary Lane Hospital
Nashoba Valley Medical Center
Adcare Hospital of Worcester
UMass Memorial-Marlborough Hospital
Metrowest Medical Center
Wing Mem Hospital & Med Centers
UMass Memorial Medical Center
Hubbard Regional Hospital
Heywood Hospital
Emerson Hospital
Worcester State Hospital
Harrington Memorial Hospital
Landmark Medical Center
Day Kimball Hospital
Athol Memorial Hospital

Parks in Milford, MA

Plains Park
Draper Park
Milford High School Fields
Town Park
Cedar Swamp Pond
Louisa Lake
Milford Upper Charles Trail

Lakes/Reservoirs in Milford, MA

Milford Pond
Lake Luisa Reservoir
Cedar Swamp Pond
Louisa Lake
Fiske Millpond

Milford, MA Town Utilities

Milford, MA Transportation and Commute

Amtrak stations near Milford include: Framingham- 11 miles; Worcester -17 miles and Route 128 – 20 miles. Milford is also served by MetroWest Regional Transit Authority. Airports nearest to Milford include: Logan Airport, Boston, MA – 43 miles; and Worcester Regional Airport, Worcester, MA – About 17 miles from Milford

The average one-way commute takes 30 minutes. 85% of commuters drive their own car alone, 9% carpool with others, 1% take mass transit and 2% work from home.

Milford MA Restaurants

Caff’e Sorrento – Traditional Italian food in a comfortable atmosphere. A popular local hang out.
Acapulcos Mexican Restaurant – Outstanding Mexican food – one of the best in the area.
Prezo Grill & Bar – Upscale Italian restaurant with a great bar atmosphere.
Mandarin Milford – Chinese and Japanese cuisine.

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Graduated with B.S. in Marketing and Management Northeastern University Boston,MA. Active participant in the Cooperative Education Program.
Full time Realtor for past 25 years servicing Metrowest MA, including Milford MA.
Member of National Association of Realtors & Greater Boston Real Estate Board.
Prior to joining RE/MAX in 1996 was one of the top agents in MA for the Prudential Real Estate.
Have been ranked one of the top 5 RE/MAX agents in Massachusetts each year, for twelve out of the past thirteen years.
#1 agent at RE/MAX Executive Realty - a five office company with over 135 agents. RE/MAX Executive Realty is one of the largest RE/MAX company’s in Massachusetts with offices in Hopkinton, Holliston, Medfield, Grafton, and Franklin.
Elected to RE/MAX Hall of Fame.
RE/MAX Lifetime Achievement award.
Have been ranked as high as #19 RE/MAX agent in the United States.
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In 2012 was the #1 RE/MAX Realtor in all of New England.

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Bill Gassett ~ Realtor Milford MA
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77 Main Street, Hopkinton MA 01748
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