Spotlight City: Why We Love the Homes in Milford, NH

Milford, New Hampshire is a suburban town situated in Hillsborough County on the Souhegan River. Milford is located at the junction of New Hampshire’s Route 13 and 101A making travel to surrounding areas easy and accessible making it an ideal and sought-after location to lay down roots. With just over 15,000 people calling Milford, NH home this town is bustling with activity and tons of different things to do.

History:

Like most New England towns, Milford has a town history dating back to the 1700s. Established in 1794, Milford was home to granite quarries which was used to make the pillars for the U.S. Treasury in Washington D.C., which you can see it depicted on the American $10 bill. Along with that, Milford was thriving textile mill town in the 19th century, helping create the name it has today. Although the mill industry left New England after WWII, Milford remains the commercial and retail center for the surrounding towns.

Milford was also a historical location during the Civil War - as it was a stop on the Underground Railroad for escaped slaves. Milford is also home to the first female African-American to publish a novel on the North American continent, Harriet E. Wilson.  

Around Town:

Milford, NH is comprised of just over 25 square miles and has a wide variety of things to do. It is a great place to be on a day to day basis as well as during annual events and festivals that bring in a lot of tourism to the town. One annual beloved event is Milford’s Pumpkin Festival. Held every October this festival spans over a three-day weekend and attracts almost 40,000 people. This festival is filled with jack-o-lanterns, tons of food, beer and wine tasting, music, a craft fair, a haunted trail, and fireworks. It’s a great event for the entire family to enjoy!

When enjoying the town on a non-event day, you can find an array of different local restaurants, coffee cafes, and shops to explore. In fact, Milford is the retail and manufacturing center of the surrounding six towns, informally known as the Souhegan Valley. If you’re looking for something outdoorsy to do Milford has walking trails, parks, such as Emerson’s Park, Kaley Park or Meadowbrook Park, and golf courses.

Housing Scoop:

Milford, NH real estate ranges in size, style and location. Depending on what you’re looking for you’re sure to find something that will fit your lifestyle. The median home value in Milford is just under $274,000 with a median home sale price of $278,000. Due to Milford’s long history you can find some really historical homes with character and charm around every corner. However if you’re more interested in a newer style, new construction homes have become more common in this area. With modern layouts and design this option gives you the ability to put your own personal stamp on your home. This town is a wonderful place to put down roots for a family, with a bunch of single-family homes for sale in Milford, it’s easy to find one to fit your needs. Milford also offers more than single family homes, the town also offers an array of condos and townhomes. Perfect for the growing professional or someone looking to downsize and enjoy their surroundings without all the upkeep that comes with a single-family home. The choice is yours and Milford can offer you all of them!

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