Milford, Michigan
Milford is a village of 6,487 people in Oakland County, Michigan, founded in 1832.
Why visit Milford
Townapedia lists 15 museums and landmarks, 11 parks and trails, 28 places to eat and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Milford Cinema, Dr. Henry K. Foote House, Hubbard-Kesby House and Camp Dearborn.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 15°F.
Weather in Milford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Milford
Milford is a village in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. As of the 2020 census, Milford had a population of 6,520. The village is located within Milford Township.
From the Wikipedia article Milford, Michigan (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
Museums and landmarks15
Dr. Henry K. Foote House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
House in Milford, United States of America
Hubbard-Kesby House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
House in Milford Township, United States of America
Milford Rural Agricultural School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Former building located at 630 Hickory Street in Milford, Michigan
Rowe House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
House in Highland Township, Michigan
North Milford Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
3 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds11
Camp Dearborn
Park · 1.8 mi
Park in Milford, United States of America
Restaurants and cafes28
16 more on the map.
History
The village of Milford began with the building of a sawmill by Elizur and Stanley Ruggles in 1832. Early county records indicate that the mill was erected in the "Township" at that time, and that formal organization would occur in 1834. That same year, the first gristmill was erected by Luman Fuller. In 1835, the first post office was established with Aaron Phelps as postmaster.
The Lower Mill Pond was created in 1836 to provide waterpower for the various types of mills and factories. The Upper Mill Pond followed in 1845. In 1911, the Hubbell Pond was created by a dam built on the Huron River to generate electricity. The village was incorporated in 1869.
Hydropower made it possible for Milford to become one of the first communities to have electric lights, in 1892. A year later, telephone service was available in the Village. As a point of reference, nearby South Lyon did not have electric lights until 1932.
By 1939, Henry Ford built a carburetor plant and two hydroelectric stations intended to allow residents to maintain their agricultural work while working in the factories. The former carburetor plant was demolished in 2002. The Art Deco station still remains on Pettibone Creek in the village, and restoration work began in 2004.
From the History section of Milford, Michigan on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship7
Highland United Methodist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries26
Country Oaks Elementary School
School · 2.2 mi
5070 S Duck Lake Rd, Commerce Township
Healthcare3
Map of Milford
98 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 15°F | 2.1 in |
| Feb | 34°F | 15°F | 1.9 in |
| Mar | 45°F | 24°F | 2.2 in |
| Apr | 58°F | 35°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 70°F | 46°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 78°F | 56°F | 3.6 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 60°F | 3.2 in |
| Aug | 80°F | 58°F | 3.3 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 51°F | 3.5 in |
| Oct | 61°F | 40°F | 2.9 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.6 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 21°F | 2.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Milford Gm Proving Ground (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Oakland County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-02-08: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-07-15: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-27: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2014-09-25: Severe Storms And Flooding (Flood)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Oakland County International Airport (PTK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Wixom 6 mi southeast, about 9 min by car
- South Lyon 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Novi 10 mi southeast, about 15 min by car
- Brighton 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Orchard Lake Village 12 mi east, about 19 min by car
- Keego Harbor 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Farmington Hills 14 mi southeast, about 22 min by car
- Farmington 14 mi southeast, about 23 min by car
- Holly 15 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Pontiac 17 mi east, about 27 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Milford Michigan Civic Center, Dwight Burdette, CC BY 3.0
- HighlandUnitedMethodistChurch02, Traveler100, CC BY-SA 3.0
- RoweHouse01, Traveler100, CC BY-SA 3.0
- DrHenryKFooteHouse01, Traveler100, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hubbard-Kesby Home, Sbergero, CC BY-SA 3.0
- MilfordMIMainStreet-01, Traveler100, CC BY-SA 3.0
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