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Community Contact |
Town of Milford
Board of Selectmen
1 Union Square
Milford, NH
03055
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| Telephone |
(603) 249-0601 |
| Fax |
(603) 673-2273 |
| E-mail |
administration@milford.nh.gov |
| Web Site |
www.milford.nh.gov/
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| Municipal Office Hours |
Town Administrator: Monday to Friday, 8-4:30; Town Clerk: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, 8-4:30, Tuesday, 8-6:30; Tax Collector: Monday to Friday, 8-4
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| County |
Hillsborough |
| Labor Market Area |
Nashua, NH-MA NECTA Division |
| Tourism Region |
Monadnock |
| Planning Commission |
Nashua Regional |
| Regional Development |
Monadnock Economic Development Corp.
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| Election Districts |
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| US Congress |
District District 2 |
| Executive Council |
District District 5 |
| State Senate |
District District 11 |
| State Representative |
Hillsborough County Districts 37, 43 |
| Incorporated: 1794 |
| Origin: This town was incorporated in 1794 from portions of Hollis, Amherst, and the Mile Slip, a strip of land that fell between the Dunstable grant and the Raby (Brookline) grant. A section of Milford was known as the Duxbury School Farm, a thousand acres of land intended to support Duxbury, Massachusetts schools. The town was probably named for its location near a shallow water crossing on the Souhegan River by an early mill site known as the Mill Ford. Milford bears the nickname of the Granite Town in the Granite State, because of its extensive high-quality granite quarries. At one time, Milford was a prime stop on the Underground Railroad. |
| Villages and Place Names: East Milford, South Milford, Richardson
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| Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 939 residents in 1800 |
| Population Trends: Population change for Milford totaled 9,521 over 50 years, from 6,622 in 1970 to 16,143 in 2020. The 2022 Census estimate for Milford was 16,376 residents, which ranked 17th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns. |
| Population Density and Land Area, 2022 (US Census Bureau): 644.2 persons per square mile of land area. Milford contains 25.4 square miles of land area and 0.1 square miles of inland water area. |
| Municipal Services |
| Type of Government |
Selectmen |
| Budget: Municipal Appropriations, 2022 |
$23,684,423 |
| Budget: School Appropriations, 2020-2021 |
$45,149,167 |
| Zoning Ordinance |
1969/10 |
| Master Plan |
2016 |
| Capitol Improvement Plan |
Yes |
| Industrial Plans Reviewed By |
Planning Board |
| Boards and Commissions | |
| Elected: | Selectmen; Library; Checklist; Cemetery; Trust Funds; Water; Wastewater; Town Clerk |
| Appointed: | Planning; Conservation; Zoning; Recreation; Heritage; Budget; Economic Development; CIP |
| Public Library |
Wadleigh Memorial |
| Emergency Services |
| Police Department |
Full-time |
| Fire Department |
Full-time & volunteer |
| Emergency Medical Service |
Municipal & volunteer |
| Nearest Hospital(s) |
Distance |
Staffed Beds |
| Southern NH Medical Center, Nashua |
12 miles |
163 |
| St. Joseph Hospital, Nashua |
12 miles |
159 |
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| Utilities |
| Electric Supplier |
Eversource Energy |
| Natural Gas Supplier |
Liberty Utilities |
| Water Supplier |
Milford Water Utilities |
| Sanitation |
Municipal |
| Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant |
Yes |
| Solid Waste Disposal |
| Curbside Trash Pickup | None |
| Pay-As-You-Throw Program | No |
| Recycling Program | Mandatory |
| Telephone Company |
Consolidated Communications |
| Cellular Telephone Access |
Yes |
| Cable Television Access |
Yes |
| Public Access Television Station |
Yes |
| High Speed Internet Service: |
| Business | Yes |
| Residential | Yes |
| (NH Dept. of Revenue Administration) Property Taxes |
| 2022 Total Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$20.79 |
| 2022 Equalization Ratio |
75.9 |
| 2022 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1,000 of value) |
$15.67 |
| 2022 Percent of Local Assessed Value by Property Type |
| Residential Land and Buildings | 80.8% |
| Commercial Land and Buildings | 17.1% |
| Public Utilities, Current Use, and Other | 2.1% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Housing |
| Total Housing Units |
6,684 |
| Single-Family Units, Detached or Attached |
3,652 |
| Units in Multiple-Family Structures: |
|
| Two to Four Units in Structure |
1,413 |
| Five or More Units in Structure |
1,276 |
| Mobile Homes and Other Housing Units |
343 |
(US Census Bureau) Population
(1-Year Estimates/Decennial) |
| Total Population |
Community |
County |
| 2022 |
16,376 |
426,594 |
| 2020 |
16,131 |
422,937 |
| 2010 |
15,115 |
400,721 |
| 2000 |
13,606 |
382,384 |
| 1990 |
11,828 |
336,549 |
| 1980 |
8,685 |
276,608 |
| |
| Demographics, American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 |
| Population by Gender |
| Male: 7,832 |
|
Female: 8,209 |
| Population by Age Group |
| Under age 5 |
|
1,106 |
| Age 5 to 19 |
|
2,982 |
| Age 20 to 34 |
|
2,727 |
| Age 35 to 54 |
|
4,720 |
| Age 55 to 64 |
|
2,069 |
| Age 65 and over |
|
2,437 |
| Median Age |
|
40.1 years |
| Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over |
|
11,283 |
| High school graduate or higher |
|
94.8% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher |
|
34.3% |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Income, Inflation Adjusted $ |
| Per capita income |
$40,859 |
| Median family income |
$110,290 |
| Median household income |
$82,990 |
| Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers |
| Male |
$71,350 |
| Female |
$50,684 |
| Individuals below the poverty level |
5.0% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Labor Force |
| Annual Average |
2012 |
2022 |
| Civilian Labor Force |
8,803 |
9,834 |
| Employed |
8,363 |
9,609 |
| Unemployed |
440 |
225 |
| Unemployment Rate |
5.0% |
2.3% |
| (NHES - ELMI) Employment & Wages |
| Annual Average Covered Employment |
2012 |
2022 |
| Goods Producing Industries |
| Average Employment |
1,925 |
2,407 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$1,025 |
$1,423 |
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| Service Providing Industries |
| Average Employment |
3,530 |
3,499 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$615 |
$924 |
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| Total Private Industry |
| Average Employment |
5,455 |
5,906 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$760 |
$1,127 |
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| Government (Federal, State, and Local) |
| Average Employment |
769 |
631 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$766 |
$1,055 |
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| Total, Private plus Government |
| Average Employment |
6,224 |
6,536 |
| Average Weekly Wage |
$761 |
$1,120 |
If "n" appears, data does not meet disclosure standards.
| (NH Dept. of Education) Education and Child Care |
| Schools students attend: |
Milford operates grades K-12 |
SAU 40 |
| Career Technology Center(s): |
Milford HS & Applied Technology Center; Wilbur H. Palmer Career & Tech Ed Center (Hudson); Nashua Technology Center |
| Educational Facilities (includes Charter Schools) |
Elementary |
Middle/Junior High |
High School |
Private/Parochial |
| Number of Schools |
3 |
1 |
1 |
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| Grade Levels |
P K 1-5 |
6-8 |
9-12 |
9-12 |
| Total Enrollment |
909 |
464 |
750 |
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| 2022 NH Licensed Child Care Facilities (Bureau of Child Care Licensing): |
Total Facilities: 7 |
Total Capacity: 296 |
| Nearest Community/Technical College: Manchester; Nashua |
| Nearest Colleges or Universities: Rivier; Thomas More; St. Anselm; Southern NH University; UNH-Manchester; MCPHS; Franklin Pierce-Manchester |
| Largest Businesses |
Product/Service |
Employees |
Established |
| Hitchiner Manufacturing |
Ferrous, non-ferrous castings |
587 |
1946 |
| Milford School District |
Education |
421 |
1794 |
| Alene Candles |
Candles |
200 |
1995 |
| Hampshire Hills Sports/Fitness |
Health & fitness club |
250 |
1973 |
| Cirtronics |
Electromechanical assemblies |
203 |
1979 |
| Airmar Technology |
Ultrasonic transducers |
250 |
1981 |
| Hendrix Wire & Cable |
High-voltage power cables |
108 |
1957 |
| Coorstek |
Industrial ceramics |
82 |
1978 |
| Gardoc (Spear Systems) |
Laminated paper products |
148 |
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| Datron Dynamics |
Milling Machinery |
26 |
1978 |
Employer Information Supplied by Municipality
| (Distance estimated from city/town hall) Transportation |
| Road Access |
US Routes |
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State Routes |
13, 101 |
| Nearest Interstate, Exit |
Everett Tpk., Exits 7 - 8; I-293, Exit 3 |
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Distance |
9 miles; 14 miles |
| Railroad |
Boston & Maine |
| Public Transportation |
No |
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| Nearest Public Use Airport, General Aviation |
| Boire Field, Nashua | Runway | 6,000 ft. asphalt |
| Lighted? |
Yes |
Navigational Aids? |
Yes |
| Nearest Airport with Scheduled Service |
| Manchester-Boston Regional |
Distance |
18 miles |
| Number of Passenger Airlines Serving Airport |
4 |
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| Driving distance to selected cities: |
| Manchester, NH |
18 miles |
| Portland, ME |
112 miles |
| Boston, MA |
55 miles |
| New York City, NY |
225 miles |
| Montreal, Quebec |
263 miles |
| (ACS 2017-2021) Commuting to Work |
| Workers 16 years and over |
8,560 |
| Drove alone, car/truck/van |
83.0% |
| Carpooled, car/truck/van |
5.4% |
| Public transportation |
0.1% |
| Walked |
1.5% |
| Other Means |
0.6% |
| Worked at home |
9.4% |
| Mean Travel Time to Work |
29.7 minutes |
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| Percent of Working Residents: |
(ACS 2017-2021) |
| Working in community of residence |
34.8% |
| Commuting to another NH community |
52.5% |
| Commuting out-of-state |
12.7% |
| Recreation, Attractions, and Events |
| Municipal Parks |
| YMCA/YWCA |
| Boys Club/Girls Club |
| Golf Courses |
| Swimming: Indoor Facility |
| Swimming: Outdoor Facility |
| Tennis Courts: Indoor Facility |
| Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility |
| Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility |
| Bowling Facilities |
| Museums |
| Cinemas |
| Performing Arts Facilities |
| Tourist Attractions |
| Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H) |
| Youth Sports: Baseball |
| Youth Sports: Soccer |
| Youth Sports: Football |
| Youth Sports: Basketball |
| Youth Sports: Hockey |
| Campgrounds |
| Fishing/Hunting |
| Boating/Marinas |
| Snowmobile Trails |
| Bicycle Trails |
| Cross Country Skiing |
| Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area |
| Overnight or Day Camps |
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Nearest Ski Area(s): McIntyre, Pat's Peak, Crotched Mtn. |
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Other: Hiking; Canoeing; Kayaking; Historic Sites; Outdoor Ice Skating Rink; Pumpkin Festival; Art Shows; Concerts |
Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security, October 2023. Community Response Received 7/11/23
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