How long is the commute from Milford, DE?
Workers who live in Milford, DE take an average of 23.3 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
81.9% of workers drive alone to work.
0.7% take public transportation.
1.4% of workers walk to work.
8.1% work from home.
16.3% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 23.3 minutes (±2.3)
- Public transportation
- 0.7%
- Work from home
- 8.1%
- Households without a car
- 16.3%
How people in Milford get to work
| Means of transportation | Milford | Sussex County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 81.9% (±5.0 points) | 75.4% | 71.7% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 6.7% (±2.4 points) | 8.0% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.7% (±0.7 points) | 0.5% | 1.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.4% (±1.2 points) | 1.3% | 2.0% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 1.2% (±1.2 points) | 1.4% | 1.6% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 8.1% (±3.0 points) | 13.4% | 15.0% | 15.1% |
In Milford, the average commute is lower than in Sussex County (27.3 minutes).
It is also lower than in Delaware (26.0 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Milford, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Sussex County (0.5%).
It is also lower than in Delaware (1.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Sussex County, Milford ranks 23 of 27 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 54 of 78.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Milford
| Vehicles available | Milford | Sussex County | Delaware | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 16.3% (±8.1 points) | 3.3% | 6.2% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 36.3% (±6.2 points) | 32.5% | 33.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 32.5% (±5.4 points) | 41.2% | 38.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 14.9% (±4.4 points) | 23.0% | 21.4% | 21.9% |
In Milford, the share of households without a vehicle is higher than in Sussex County (3.3%).
It is also higher than in Delaware (6.2%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Milford
| Milford | Sussex County | Delaware | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 8.1% (±3.0 points) | 13.4% (±0.8 points) | 15.0% (±0.4 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 90.2% (±5.6 points) | 95.7% (±0.6 points) | 96.2% (±0.3 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.3% (±5.6 points) | 91.5% (±0.8 points) | 92.4% (±0.4 points) | 91.0% |
In Milford, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Sussex County (91.5%).
It is not measurably different from Delaware (92.4%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Milford
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milford | — | 23.3 minutes (±2.3) | — |
| Lincoln | 2.9 mi | 29.1 minutes (±4.3) | Higher |
| Houston | 4.4 mi | 23.1 minutes (±3.4) | Not measurably different |
| Slaughter Beach | 5.9 mi | 32.0 minutes (±4.8) | Higher |
| Ellendale | 6.9 mi | 28.0 minutes (±5.0) | Not measurably different |
| Frederica | 7.2 mi | 24.0 minutes (±8.5) | Not measurably different |
| Harrington | 8.1 mi | 25.3 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Farmington | 8.9 mi | 24.1 minutes (±3.1) | Not measurably different |
| Riverview | 9.8 mi | 31.8 minutes (±7.6) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Lincoln, DE (29.1 minutes), Slaughter Beach, DE (32.0 minutes), Riverview, DE (31.8 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Sussex County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 17 | Ocean View | 25.2 minutes (±8.1) |
| 18 (tie) | Blades | 25.1 minutes (±4.0) |
| 18 (tie) | Dagsboro | 25.1 minutes (±3.9) |
| 20 | Milton | 24.5 minutes (±3.6) |
| 21 (tie) | Lewes | 23.7 minutes (±5.6) |
| 21 (tie) | Long Neck | 23.7 minutes (±5.7) |
| 23 | Milford | 23.3 minutes (±2.3) |
| 24 | Bethany Beach | 23.0 minutes (±5.6) |
| 25 | Selbyville | 21.8 minutes (±2.9) |
| 26 | Rehoboth Beach | 21.1 minutes (±3.5) |
| 27 | Frankford | 20.0 minutes (±2.7) |
Showing 11 of 27 places in Sussex County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Milford
How long is the average commute in Milford?
Workers who live in Milford, DE take an average of 23.3 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Milford without a car?
16.3% of households in Milford have no vehicle, and 0.7% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Milford?
8.1% (±3.0 points) of workers who live in Milford worked from home, and 87.3% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milford city, Delaware
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milford city, Delaware
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milford city, Delaware
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Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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