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Milford is a village in Milford Township, in Oakland County, Michigan. The village has about five neighborhoods and is the 171st  largest community in the state of Michigan. It is a well-educated community where  over 40% of adults over the age of 25 hold four-year degrees or higher. It is semi-ethnically and racially diverse, but English remains the primary language in the community. It has a humid continental  climate that brings cold winters and humid and warm summers. It is a peaceful community and has one of the lowest crime rates in the United States. Milford has a host of small town charms while being conveniently located near a plethora of big city conveniences and job opportunities.

The village that would grow into the city of Howell had its start with a sawmill built by Elizur and Stanley Ruggles in 1832. The formal organization of the village did not begin until 1834. The first post office was established  in 1835 and Aaron Phelps served as its first postmaster. The mill ponds were constructed in 1836 and 1845 to provide water power for area factories and mills. The village was incorporated in 1869. In 1839, Henry Ford  built a carburetor plant and the community continued to grow. Today the village continues in prosperity as a central business district for the surrounding area. The village has been home to several notable individuals including actress Mary Jackson, poet Thomas Lynch, animation writer Matt Wayne and others.

The village  spans just over 2.5 miles and in 2000, the median household income was $59,688, the median family income was $71,333 and the per capita income was $26,159. In 2010, the population was 6,175, the population density was 2,541.2 people per square mile and the per capita income was $37,583. The population continued to grow and the population estimate for 2012 was 6,307. The community is fairly wealthy when compared to state and federal economic standards. The city has a mixed workforce and a varied job market, both are fairly balanced with neither white-collar or blue-collar positions or workers dominating.

Milford is part of the Huron Valley School District. Schools in the village include Johnson Elementary School, Kurtz Elementary School, Milford High School, Muir Middle School and more. The village has six parks, including Central Park on the banks of the Huron, Fairgrounds Park near the Senior Center, and Hubbell Park, which shares a trail system that stretches all the way to Kensington Park. Downtown Milford hosts a variety of events, such as the Milford Home Tour and Car Show, the Fourth of July Parade, Milford Memories Art Festival, the Milford Farmer’s Market and more. Milford homes for sale come in a variety of sizes and styles. Other real estate options include rental and lease properties such as apartments, mobile homes, duplexes and more. To begin your home search in beautiful Milford, call local real estate agent (insert name here) at (insert number here) and find the home of your dreams today.