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Milford, Delaware

city · Sussex County (primary) , Kent County

At a glance

12,803
Population
$296,900
Median home value (all homes)
2% below U.S. median
$347,041
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,260/mo
Median rent
7% below U.S. median
$59,464
Median household income
24% below U.S. median
23.3 min
Average commute
87.3%
Homes with broadband
0%
Locations with fiber available
5.1%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 49 — 51% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing16% above
Goods & services100% below
Utilities9% above
Taxes23% below
Insurance16% below
Commute cost14% below
For business: Delaware is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college18 mi
Nearest community college21 mi
Nearest technical college13 mi
High school graduates90%
College graduates27.6%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Milford
City of Milford Economic Development site providing information on doing business in Milford, including open-for-business guidance, available property, and links to the Milford Planning Department and local business resources.
state Delaware Division of Small Business
The Delaware Division of Small Business, part of the Delaware Department of State, is a service-focused agency committed to supporting businesses starting and growing in Delaware. Small businesses can reach out to the Division for assistance in connecting to the resources and advice to succeed.
State sales taxNone
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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