The Town FilesMilford, Ohio
City in Clermont County · population 6,582 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $238,700
- Household income
- $78,057
- Jan low / Jul high
- 24° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 16 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 22
- Median age
- 49.0
Milford is a city of 6,582 people in Clermont County, Ohio. The median home is worth $238,700, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better for young professionals than 97% of Ohio towns, more vibrant than 94% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 91% of Ohio towns.
How Milford ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Milford is worth $238,700, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 3.1 times the median household income of $78,057, which is more affordable than 26% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $940 a month. 49.6% of households own their home.
| Housing | Milford | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $238,700 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $940 | $914 |
| Median household income | $78,057 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.1× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 49.6% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.2% | — |
Who lives in Milford
| People | Milford | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.0 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 29.8% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 18.2% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.0% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.9% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 4.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 11.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 20.2 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 88.7% | 90.9% |
Weather in Milford
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.6°F. About 43.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 15.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 27 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 102 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milford since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on April 9, 1999 about 6.4 miles from the town center and killed 4. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 11 deaths and 397 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on July 6, 2022.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 73 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on April 8, 2020.
Severe weather in Clermont County since 1996
Clermont County has been included in 19 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | Flood | DR-4945: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, And Landslides |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 13, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4002: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Clermont County
Clermont County had 62,149 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $57,779 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in Milford itself the ACS puts it at 5.2%.
Public schools in Milford
10 public schools with 6,165 students, about 19.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford Sr High School | 9-12 | 1,826 | 18.6 |
| Milford Junior High School | 7-8 | 972 | 21.6 |
| Live Oaks Cdc | 11-12 | 625 | 15.2 |
| Meadowview Elementary School | K-6 | 611 | 19.1 |
| Boyd E Smith Elementary School | PK-6 | 486 | 20.3 |
| Pattison Elementary School | K-6 | 479 | 19.2 |
| Charles L Seipelt Elementary School | K-6 | 463 | 17.8 |
| Mulberry Elementary School | K-6 | 451 | 22.6 |
| Milford Preschool and Extended Day | PK-PK | 200 | 28.6 |
| Milford Academy | 11-12 | 52 | 10.4 |
Towns near Milford
- Mulberry, OH2.9 mi · 3,459 people · home $219,600
- Day Heights, OH3.2 mi · 2,625 people · home $258,900
- The Village of Indian Hill, OH3.2 mi · 6,087 people · home $1,192,800
- Summerside, OH3.2 mi · 4,941 people · home $210,200
- Mount Repose, OH3.8 mi · 4,648 people · home $253,500
- Newtown, OH4.6 mi · 2,702 people · home $401,400
- Mount Carmel, OH4.7 mi · 4,828 people · home $226,100
- Dry Run, OH4.9 mi · 7,672 people · home $472,200
Milford questions
Is Milford, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Milford scores better for retirees than 77% of Ohio towns and quieter than 20%. 29.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 49.0).
How much does a house cost in Milford?
The median owner-occupied home in Milford is valued at $238,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $78,057, so homes cost about 3.1 times income. Median rent is $940 a month.
What is the weather like in Milford?
July highs average 86.6°F and January lows 23.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 43.4 inches of precipitation a year and 15.7 inches of snow.
Does Milford get tornadoes?
22 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milford since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on April 9, 1999. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)