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Milford Township is a charter township of Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 17,090 at the 2020 census. The village of Milford is located within the township.

Milford is a village in Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 6,175 at the time of the 2010 census.  The village is located within Milford Township. The village is known for being the home of the Milford General Motors Proving Ground. 

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 remains on Pettibone Creek in the village, and restoration work began in 2004.

The summer of 2017 was the first year that the village has allowed golf carts on their streets. By November, only 10 carts were registered.

According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.2 square miles (91 km2), of which 33.3 square miles (86 km2) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2), or 5.37%, is water.

Milford places a strong emphasis on health and wellness for its residents. Celestial Derma Spa provides a tranquil retreat with massages, facials, and holistic therapies designed to rejuvenate and relax. Anytime Fitness and Planet Fitness offer comprehensive fitness services including group classes and personal training. Harmony Yoga & Wellness hosts yoga and Pilates classes focusing on core strength, flexibility, and mindfulness, ideal for stress relief and physical fitness. Duncan Chiropractic Group focuses on spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness with a range of chiropractic services. Milford Parks and Recreational Center offers outdoor activities, walking trails, and community sports programs, encouraging residents to stay active and enjoy nature. Henry Ford Medical Center - Milford offers comprehensive health services, including wellness check-ups and preventive care programs.

Top sites in Milford, MI are Proud Lake Recreation Area, Kensington Metropark, and Mystic Creek Golf Course & Banquet Center.

Population: 6,419 (2023). ZIP codes: 48380, 48381. Area codes: 248. Elevation: 984 ft (300 m). Area: 35.2 sq mi (91.1 km2).

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Is Milford Township, MI expensive to live in?

Based on our Milford cost of living calculator, Milford is 32% more expensive than the national average and 15% more expensive to live in than the average city in Connecticut. This assumes a $72,000 annual salary and a 2-bedroom Apt. Food costs in Milford are less affordable than average in the United States. Transportation costs in Milford are more affordable than average in the United States. Housing costs in Milford are less affordable than average in the United States. Healthcare costs in Milford are less affordable than the US average.

What are the demographics of Milford Township, MI?

With 16,996 people, Milford Charter Township is the 119th most populated city in the state of Michigan out of 1,520 cities. The largest Milford Charter Township racial/ethnic groups are White (91.5%) followed by Two or More (3.4%) and Hispanic (2.3%). In 2022, the median household income of Milford Charter Township households was $111,774. Milford charter township households made slightly more than Park township households ($111,194) and Algoma households ($110,951). However, 4.4% of Milford Charter Township families live in poverty.

What county is Milford Township, MI?

Milford Township is a charter township of Oakland County in the U.S. state of Michigan. The population was 17,090 at the 2020 census. The village of Milford is located within the township. According to the United States Census Bureau, the township has a total area of 35.2 square miles (91 km2), of which 33.3 square miles (86 km2) is land and 1.9 square miles (4.9 km2), or 5.37%, is water.

Sources

Wikipedia

Milford Township

Erieri

Michigan Demographics

Proud Lake Recreation Area

Kensington Metropark

Mystic Creek Golf Course & Banquet Center

Celestial Derma Spa

Anytime Fitness

Planet Fitness

Harmony Yoga & Wellness

Duncan Chiropractic Group

Milford Parks and Recreational Center

Henry Ford Medical Center - Milford

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