How are homes heated in Milford Borough, NJ?

Name: Heating fuel in Milford Borough, NJ, 2020–2024
Creator: US Census Bureau
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Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Milford Borough, used by 53.3% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

2.4% heat with utility gas.

33.4% heat with electricity.

Figures last updated on November 12, 2026.

Utility gas: 2.4% (±3.1 points)
Electricity: 33.4%
Fuel oil, kerosene: 53.3%

Heating fuel in Milford Borough

Occupied housing units by house heating fuel, 2020–2024
Fuel used most	Milford Borough	Hunterdon County	New Jersey	United States
Utility gas	2.4% (±3.1 points)	45.8%	73.1%	46.5%
Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.	53.3% (±9.1 points)	30.0%	6.4%	3.9%
Electricity	33.4% (±9.3 points)	10.8%	16.2%	41.3%
Bottled or tank gas (propane)	8.3% (±4.0 points)	9.1%	2.4%	4.9%
Wood	1.0% (±1.4 points)	2.5%	0.3%	1.4%
Solar energy	0.0% (±8.6 points)	0.5%	0.2%	0.3%
Coal or coke	0.0% (±8.6 points)	0.1%	0.0%	0.1%
Other fuel	1.6% (±1.8 points)	1.0%	0.5%	0.5%
No fuel used	0.0% (±8.6 points)	0.2%	0.8%	1.2%

The survey asks which fuel is used most to heat the home, so a home with a heat pump and an oil backup is counted once, under the one it uses most.

In Milford Borough, the share of homes heating with fuel oil is higher than in Hunterdon County (30.0%).

It is also higher than in New Jersey (6.4%).

It is higher than the national figure (3.9%).

In Milford Borough, the share of homes heating with electricity is higher than in Hunterdon County (10.8%).

It is also higher than in New Jersey (16.2%).

It is not measurably different from the national figure (41.3%).

Homes heated by electricity in places near Milford Borough

Nearest places with a published estimate, compared with Milford Borough
Place	Distance	Homes heated by electricity	Compared with this place
Milford Borough	—	33.4% (±9.3 points)	—
Bridgeton Township	2.2 mi	14.7% (±6.4 points)	Lower
Holland Township	2.5 mi	10.7% (±5.3 points)	Lower
Frenchtown Borough	3.5 mi	27.3% (±6.9 points)	Not measurably different
Alexandria Township	3.6 mi	7.2% (±4.3 points)	Lower
Bloomsbury Borough	5.8 mi	4.9% (±3.6 points)	Lower
Nockamixon Township	5.8 mi	25.1% (±8.1 points)	Not measurably different
Riegelsville	5.9 mi	18.9% (±6.9 points)	Lower
Tinicum Township (Bucks County)	6.1 mi	23.1% (±7.6 points)	Not measurably different

Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Bridgeton Township, PA (14.7%), Holland Township, NJ (10.7%), Alexandria Township, NJ (7.2%).

Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.

Homes heated by fuel oil across Hunterdon County, place by place

Rank	Place	Homes heated by fuel oil
1	Bloomsbury Borough	67.9% (±10.1 points)
2	Franklin Township (Hunterdon County)	59.1% (±7.8 points)
3	Alexandria Township	58.8% (±9.2 points)
4	Delaware Township	55.4% (±10.0 points)
5	Kingwood Township	55.1% (±9.7 points)
6	Milford Borough	53.3% (±9.1 points)
7	Lebanon Township	52.5% (±8.8 points)
8	Bethlehem Township	49.3% (±7.9 points)
9	Hampton Borough	49.1% (±8.4 points)
10	Holland Township	48.0% (±8.3 points)
11	East Amwell Township	44.8% (±8.6 points)
12	West Amwell Township	39.9% (±6.4 points)

Showing 12 of 26 places in Hunterdon 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 Borough

What is the most common way to heat a home in Milford Borough?

Fuel oil or kerosene is the most common heating fuel in Milford Borough, used by 53.3% of occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).

How many homes in Milford Borough heat with oil?

53.3% (±9.1 points) of occupied homes in Milford Borough use fuel oil or kerosene as their main heating fuel.

How many homes in Milford Borough have electric heat?

33.4% (±9.3 points) of occupied homes in Milford Borough heat mainly with electricity, which includes heat pumps.

Sources

Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Milford borough, Hunterdon County, New Jersey

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DP04_0063PE, DP04_0063PM, DP04_0066PE, DP04_0066PM, DP04_0065PE, DP04_0065PM, DP04_0064PE, DP04_0064PM, DP04_0068PE, DP04_0068PM, DP04_0069PE, DP04_0069PM, DP04_0067PE, DP04_0067PM, DP04_0070PE, DP04_0070PM, DP04_0071PE, DP04_0071PM

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