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Milford Town Hall in Milford, Massachusetts.

Living in Milford, Massachusetts

Milford is a town in southern Worcester County near the junction of Interstate 495 and Route 16, first settled in 1662 and incorporated in 1780. Quarrying of Milford pink granite, discovered in 1870, built the town's 19th-century economy, and the Charles and Mill rivers drain the area.

By James Allen, NMLS 1216446 · Updated

Photo: Marc N. Belanger, Public domain

Milford at a glance

Milford's zip code

Milford uses a single ZIP code, 01757, for the whole town.

Milford villages and zip codes
AreaZip codeWhere it is
Milford center01757Along Main Street, where Town Hall, the library and downtown shops are located.

Things to do in Milford, MA

Start with St. Mary's Cemetery round tower and Upper Charles Trail, then 1 more below.

  1. St. Mary's Cemetery round tower

    A round tower built of local Milford pink granite in the Irish round-tower architectural style, described as the only structure of its kind in the United States.

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    St. Mary's Cemetery, Milford, MA

  2. Upper Charles Trail

    A multi-use trail that passes through Milford as part of a regional rail-trail network along the upper Charles River watershed.

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    Milford, MA

  3. Plains Park

    A town park that hosts Milford's Independence Day fireworks and community events.

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    Milford, MA

Around the calendar

  • July
    Independence Day fireworksAn annual fireworks celebration held at Plains Park.

A little history

Milford was first settled in 1662 and incorporated as a town in 1780.

Milford pink granite, discovered in 1870, was quarried extensively and used in buildings and monuments, including the round tower at St. Mary's Cemetery.

Ted's Diner, built by the Tierney Diner Company and once listed on the National Register of Historic Places, was later removed from its original site to make way for a fire station.

Parks, trails and outdoors in Milford

The Charles and Mill rivers and the Upper Charles Trail give Milford river-adjacent walking and biking options within a compact, developed town.

  • Upper Charles TrailA rail-trail segment through Milford connecting to the regional Upper Charles Trail network.
  • Plains ParkA town park used for events and recreation.

Walkability and getting around Milford

Downtown Milford along Main Street has sidewalks connecting Town Hall, the library and shops, but most of the town's neighborhoods and commercial areas near Interstate 495 are built for driving.

Milford center

52 Main Street, Milford, MA 01757

Check any Milford address

Drive times

  • Worcester, about 20 miles30-35 min
  • Worcester Regional Airport, about 22 miles35-40 min

Approximate, without traffic.

By bus or train

The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority (MWRTA) operates two fixed bus routes in Milford: Route 304 between Milford Library and Milford Crossing, and Route 306 between the Blandin Hub and Milford Library, connecting to the transit hub in Framingham. Milford has no train station.

Milford property taxes

Milford's FY2026 residential tax rate is $12.69 per $1,000 of assessed value. Commercial, industrial and personal property pay $23.11. Massachusetts assesses homes at full value, so each $100,000 of assessed value costs about $1,269 a year. The average single-family tax bill was $6,735, on an average assessed value of $530,720.

Milford's FY2026 tax rates

$12.69per $1,000, residential

  • Residential$12.69 per $1,000
  • Commercial, industrial, personal property$23.11 per $1,000
  • Average single-family assessed value$530,720
  • Average single-family tax bill$6,735
  • Motor vehicle excise (statewide)$25 per $1,000 of value

Source: Massachusetts Division of Local Services, Tax Rates by Class and Average Single Family Tax Bill.

Milford property tax calculator

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How the residential rate has changed

Fiscal yearResidential rate
FY2022$15.39
FY2023$14.45
FY2024$13.29
FY2025$12.80
FY2026$12.69

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Buying a home in Milford

What we check on a Milford purchase: MassHousing limits, the flood map, the smoke certificate, smoke certificate.

MassHousing

First-time buyer programs

MassHousing sets its own income and price limits for Worcester County. We check them with you before you shop.

MassHousing home loans
Flood maps

Check the flood zone first

The Charles River and Mill River run through Milford, putting some low-lying parcels near them in FEMA-mapped flood zones. We check FEMA's map before you offer.

FEMA's flood map for Milford
Before closing

Smoke and CO certificate

Massachusetts requires the seller to get a smoke and carbon monoxide certificate from the Milford Fire Department before the sale closes. Call 508-473-2256 to schedule.

Milford Fire Department page
Smoke certificate

Smoke and CO certificate before closing

Massachusetts requires a smoke detector and carbon monoxide detector compliance certificate from the local fire department before a home sale closes.

All loans are subject to credit approval, underwriting, and property and program requirements. MassHousing limits and eligibility are set by MassHousing and change from time to time.

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Moving to Milford: utilities, trash and town hall

Who to call in Milford.

Town Hall offices and contacts

Milford Town Hall is at 52 Main Street, Milford, MA 01757. Hours: Monday & Tuesday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Wednesday 8 a.m.-6 p.m.; Thursday 8 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Friday 8 a.m.-11:30 a.m.. Main line: 508-634-2300.

Milford, MA FAQ: taxes and town services

What is the property tax rate in Milford, MA?

Milford's FY2026 residential tax rate is $12.69 per $1,000 of assessed value. Commercial, industrial and personal property pay $23.11. Massachusetts fiscal years run July 1 to June 30.

How much are property taxes on a $400,000 home in Milford?

Massachusetts taxes homes on their full assessed value. If a home is assessed at $400,000, that's about $5,076 a year at $12.69 per $1,000. The bill uses the assessor's value, not the sale price.

Does Milford have a split tax rate?

Yes. Homes pay $12.69 per $1,000 and commercial, industrial and personal property pay $23.11.

What is the average single-family tax bill in Milford?

The average single-family tax bill in Milford was $6,735 for FY2026, on an average assessed value of $530,720.

What county is Milford, MA in?

Milford is in Worcester County.

What ZIP code does Milford use?

Milford uses a single ZIP code, 01757, for the whole town.

Is there bus service in Milford?

Yes. The MetroWest Regional Transit Authority runs two routes in Milford, connecting to a transit hub in Framingham.

Is there train service from Milford?

No. Milford has no train station.

How far is Milford from Worcester?

Milford is about 20 miles from Worcester, roughly a 30-35 minute drive.

Which towns border Milford?

Milford borders Upton, Hopkinton, Holliston, Hopedale, Medway and Bellingham.

Towns near Milford

Neighbors of Milford, including across the Connecticut line where it applies. All Massachusetts town guides.

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