Moving to or from Milford?
A historic Delaware city straddling Kent and Sussex Counties — known for its Mispillion Riverwalk, preserved downtown, growing retirement community, and position as a gateway to Delaware's Atlantic beaches (Rehoboth, Lewes, Bethany).
- 13,000 City population
- 180,000 Metro area
- 1787 Founded
- Central Delaware / Sussex-Kent Border Region
Why people move to Milford.
- Spanning two Delaware counties (Kent and Sussex)
- The Mispillion Riverwalk
- Being a gateway to Delaware's Atlantic beaches
- Milford Live (community news site with unusually deep local coverage)
- Bayhealth Medical Center
- Growing retirement community status
Milford is one of only a handful of US cities that spans two counties — the city is partly in Kent County and partly in Sussex County, Delaware. This creates unusual governance situations: Milford has a single city government but residents may vote in different county elections depending on which side of the boundary they live on. Property tax billing, school districts, and other services vary by county.
Where people live in Milford.
A quick guide to Milford's most moved-to neighborhoods.
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Downtown Milford
Historic core with Mispillion Riverwalk
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Riverview
Newer residential near the river
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Meadows of Milford
Master-planned community
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Shawnee Acres
Family neighborhood
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Ellendale (nearby)
Small neighboring town
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Lincoln (nearby)
Small community
Where people spend their time in Milford.
- Mispillion Riverwalk Downtown
- Milford Museum Downtown
- Abbotts Mill Nature Center (nearby) Milford
- Rehoboth Beach (30 minutes east) Rehoboth Beach
- Lewes (nearby) Lewes
- Bombay Hook National Wildlife Refuge (nearby) Smyrna
Planning a Milford move.
- Delaware has no state sales tax
- Hurricane and coastal storm risk affects the broader region
- Milford is 30 minutes from Delaware beaches — a lifestyle amenity
- Cost of living is affordable relative to the rest of the mid-Atlantic
Moving in Milford: FAQ.
Which county is Milford in?
Both — the city straddles the Kent-Sussex county line. Specific addresses fall in one county or the other, which affects school district attendance (Milford School District serves both sides) and county-level services. When considering Milford real estate, note the county for each specific property.
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