Milford, New Jersey
Milford is a borough of 1,166 people in Hunterdon County, New Jersey, founded in 1911.
Why visit Milford
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails, 5 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Upper Black Eddy – Milford Bridge, Everittstown Historic District and John Van Syckle House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 85°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Milford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Milford
Milford is a borough located in western Hunterdon County, in the U.S. state of New Jersey. As of the 2020 United States census, the borough's population was 1,232, a decrease of one person (−0.1%) from the 2010 census count of 1,233, which in turn reflected an increase of 38 (+3.2%) from the 1,195 counted in the 2000 census.
From the Wikipedia article Milford, New Jersey (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Upper Black Eddy – Milford Bridge
Bridge · 0.7 mi
Bridge in United States of America
Museums and landmarks4
Everittstown Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.3 mi
Historic district in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
John Van Syckle House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Milford Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
Historic district in Hunterdon County, New Jersey
Riegel Ridge Community Center
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Historic building in Holland Township, New Jersey
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes5
Where to stay3
Riverstone 1730 Luxury Riverfront B&B
Motel and hotel · 0.8 mi
1636 River Road, Upper Black Eddy
Churches and places of worship1
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries9
Delaware Valley Regional High School
School · 4.5 mi
19 Senator Stout Rd, Frenchtown
Holland Township Elementary School
School · 2.3 mi
710 Milford Warren Glen Road, Milford
Lester D. Wilson Elementary School
School · 3.5 mi
525 County Road 513, Pittstown
Map of Milford
27 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 19°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 20°F | 3.0 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 3.7 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.9 in |
| May | 72°F | 49°F | 4.4 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 58°F | 4.3 in |
| Jul | 85°F | 63°F | 5.8 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 61°F | 4.8 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 4.6 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 42°F | 5.1 in |
| Nov | 54°F | 31°F | 3.3 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 25°F | 4.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bucksville (8 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
Hunterdon County has had 19 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-25: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2016-03-14: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2012-10-30: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Doylestown Airport (DYL) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Phillipsburg 9 mi northwest, about 15 min by car
- Easton 10 mi northwest, about 17 min by car
- Hampton 11 mi northeast, about 18 min by car
- Bethlehem 15 mi west, about 24 min by car
- Allentown 20 mi west, about 33 min by car
- Fullerton 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Emmaus 22 mi west, about 35 min by car
- Bradley Gardens 22 mi east, about 36 min by car
- Northampton 22 mi west, about 36 min by car
- Hillsborough 23 mi east, about 38 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
- Bridge Street, Milford, NJ - by Railroad Avenue, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- JOHN VAN SYCKLE HOUSE, HOLLAND TOWNSHIP, HUNTERDON COUNTY, Jerrye & Roy Klotz, MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 71 Spring Garden Street, Milford, NJ, Zeete, CC BY-SA 4.0
- RIEGEL RIDGE COMMUNITY CENTER, HUNTERDON COUNTY, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Baltus Pickel House, Everittstown, NJ, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ MD, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Upper Black Eddy-Milford Bridge 20091026-jag9889, Jag9889, CC BY-SA 4.0
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