Community Profile Milford, NH
Community Contact Town of Milford
Board of Selectmen
1 Union Square
Milford, NH 03055

Telephone 673-2257
Fax (603) 673-2273
E-mail not available
Web Site www.milford.nh.gov/

Municipal Office Hours Monday through Friday, 8 am - 4:30 pm

County Hillsborough
Tourism Region Monadnock
Planning Commission Nashua Regional
Regional Development Gateway Industrial Development Corp.

Election Districts
US Congress
District 2
Executive Council
District 5
State Senate
District 11
State Representative
District 47
Incorporated: 1794

Origin: Incorporated in 1794, 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. It was separated from the town of Monson, which ended up on the Massachusetts side of the border. Milford is also known as the Granite Town, because of extensive high-quality granite quarries.

Population, Year of the First Census Taken: 939 residents in 1800

Population Trends: Milford grew above the statewide average rate over the last five decades, more than tripling the population. Decennial growth rates ranged from a 15 percent increase between 1990-2000 to a 36 percent increase between both 1960-1970 and 1980-1990. Milford's population increased by a total of 9,376 residents, going from 4,159 in 1950 to 13,535 residents in 2000. The 2003 Census estimate for Milford was 14,235 residents, which ranked 18th among New Hampshire's incorporated cities and towns.

Population Density, 2003: 545.7 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.

Villages and Place Names: East Milford, South Milford, Richardson

MUNICIPAL SERVICES
Type of Government Selectmen
2004 Annual Budget $16,300,000
Zoning Ordinance 1969/03
Master Plan 1999
Capitol Improvement Plan Yes
Industrial Plans Reviewed By Planning Board

Boards and Commissions
Elected:
Board of Selectmen; Library Trustees; Checklist Supervisors; Cemetery Advisory Board; Trustees of the Trust Funds
Appointed:
Planning Board; Conservation Commission; Zoning Board; Recreation Commission; Heritage Commission; Budget Advisory Committee

Public Library Wadleigh Memorial

EMERGENCY SERVICES
Police Department Full-time
Fire Department Full-time & volunteer
Town Fire Insurance Rating 4/9
Emergency Medical Service Volunteer

Nearest Hospital(s):
Southern NH Regional or St. Joseph, Nashua
Distance: 11 miles Staffed Beds: 178; 135

UTILITIES
Electric Supplier PSNH
Natural Gas Supplier KeySpan
Water Supplier Milford Dept. of Public Works

Sanitation Municipal
Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant Yes
Solid Waste Disposal
Curbside Trash Pickup
None
Pay-As-You-Throw Program
No
Mandatory Recycling Program
Mandatory

Telephone Company Verizon; Wilton
Cellular Telephone Access Yes
Cable Television Access Yes
High Speed Cable Internet Service:
Business
unknown
Residential
unknown

PROPERTY TAXES
2003 Total Tax Rate (per $1000) $31.82
2003 Equalization Ratio 64.1
2003 Full Value Tax Rate (per $1000) $20.45

2003 Percent of Property Valuation by Type
Residential Land and Buildings
68.8%
Commercial Land and Buildings
29.3%
Other Property including Utilities
1.9%

HOUSING
2002 Total Housing Units 5,493

2002 Single-Family Units 3,115
Building Permits Issued
64
2002 Multi-Family Units 1,976
Building Permits Issued
0
2002 Manufactured Housing Units 402

DEMOGRAPHICS
Total Population Community County
2003 14,235 394,663
2000 13,535 380,841
1990 11,795 336,073
1980 8,685 276,608
1970 6,622 223,941

Census 2000 Demographics
Population by Gender
Male
6,642 Female 6,893

Population by Age Group
Under age 5
984
Age 5 to 19
3,068
Age 20 to 34
2,686
Age 35 to 54
4,445
Age 55 to 64
1,055
Age 65 and over
1,297
Median Age
35.1 years

Educational Attainment, population 25 years and over
High school graduate or higher
90.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
26.7%

ANNUAL INCOME, 1999 (Census 2000)
Per capita income $24,425
Median 4-person family income $61,682
Median household income $52,343

Median Earnings, full-time, year-round workers
Male
$42,244
Female
$28,220

Families below the poverty level 3.1%

LABOR FORCE
Annual Average 1993 2003
Civilian Labor Force
6,865 7,883
Employed
6,416 7,525
Unemployed
449 358
Unemployment Rate
6.5% 4.5%

EMPLOYMENT & WAGES 1993 2003
Goods Producing Industries
Average Employment
1,862 2,572
Average Weekly Wage
$613 $825

Service Providing Industries
Average Employment
3,127 3,374
Average Weekly Wage
$356 $561

Total Private Industry
Average Employment
4,988 5,946
Average Weekly Wage
$452 $675

Government (Federal, State, and Local)
Average Employment
525 679
Average Weekly Wage
$483 $685

Total, Private plus Government
Average Employment
5,513 6,625
Average Weekly Wage
$455 $676
n = indicates that the data does not meet disclosure standards

EDUCATION/CHILD CARE FACILITIES
Schools students attend: Milford operates grades 1-12 District: SAU 40
Career Technology Center(s): Nashua, Alvirne & Milford High Schools Region: 16

Educational Facilities Elementary Middle/Junior High High School Private/Parochial
Number of Schools
2 1 1 1
Grade Levels
P K R 1-4 5-8 9-12 R-12
Total Enrollment
851 852 837
NH Licensed Child Care Facilities, 2003: Total Facilities: 15 Total Capacity: 376
Nearest Community/Technical College: Nashua; Manchester
Nearest Colleges or Universities: Daniel Webster; Rivier; Thomas More; St. Anselm

LARGEST EMPLOYERS PRODUCT/SERVICE EMPLOYEES ESTABLISHED
Hitchiner Manufacturing Ferrous, non-ferrous castings 750 1946
Hendrix Wire & Cable High voltage power cables 180 1957
Norton Company Industrial ceramics 160 1978
Spear Pressure sensitive labels 90
Airmar Technology Corporation Ultrasonic transducers 80 1981
NPC, Inc. Diamond tools and coring 80 1972
Milford School District Education 200 1794
Alene Candles Candles 185 1995
Harborside Healthcare Elder care 145
Hampshire Paper Corporation Paper 90 1978

TRANSPORTATION
Road Access Federal Routes
State Routes 13, 101
Nearest Interstate, Exit I-293, Exit 7 & 8
Distance 10 miles
Railroad Boston & Maine
Public Transportation No
Nearest Airport Nashua
Runway
5,501 feet
Lighted?
Yes Navigational Aids? Yes
Nearest Commercial Airport Manchester
Distance
11 miles

Driving distance to selected cities:
Manchester, NH
17 miles
Portland, ME
114 miles
Boston, MA
55 miles
New York City, NY
223 miles
Montreal, Quebec
278 miles

COMMUTING TO WORK (US Census)
Workers 16 years and over
Drove alone, car/truck/van
83.9%
Carpooled, car/truck/van
10.1%
Public transportation
0.3%
Walked
2.3%
Other Means
0.5%
Worked at home
3.0%
Mean Travel Time to Work 24.2 minutes


Percent of Working Residents
Working in community of residence
34%
Commuting to another NH community
55%
Commuting out-of-state
11%

RECREATIONAL FACILITIES
X Municipal Parks
O YMCA/YWCA
X Boys Club/Girls Club
O Golf Courses
O Swimming: Indoor Facility
X Swimming: Outdoor Facility
O Tennis Courts: Indoor Faclity
X Tennis Courts: Outdoor Facility
O Ice Skating Rink: Indoor Facility
X Bowling Facilities
O Museums
X Cinemas
O Performing Arts Facilities
O Tourists Attractions
X Youth Organizations (i.e., Scouts, 4-H)
X Youth Sports: Baseball
X Youth Sports: Soccer
X Youth Sports: Football
X Youth Sports: Basketball
X Youth Sports: Hockey
O Campgrounds
X Fishing/Hunting
O Boating/Marinas
X Snowmobile Trails
X Bicycle Trails
X Cross Country Skiing
O Beach or Waterfront Recreational Area

Nearest Ski Area(s): McIntyre

Other: Hiking, canoeing

Copyright 2004 Economic & Labor Market Information Bureau, NH Employment Security. All Rights Reserved. Updated 09/15/04

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