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Milford Township

Milford Township

$346,131 Average Value
$246 Average Price per Sq Ft
7 Homes For Sale

Milford Township, a remote community with room to spread out

Milford Township feels like the middle of nowhere, but that’s what people love about it. Forty miles outside Cincinnati, you can have a single-family home with more than 5 acres of land all to yourself. The area is mostly agricultural land between three small towns: Darrtown, Collinsville and Somerville. When the suburbs of Cincinnati feel crowded, you can go here for some needed breathing room.

Residential areas range from gridded streets to open land

Darrtown's 2 square miles of residential streets follow a grid pattern, and you'll find a handful of local businesses in the middle of town. Five miles north, Somerville also has a grid layout but fewer homes than Darrtown, and 4 miles east, less-populated Collinsville has only a few rows of homes, many with a clear view of the prairie. Architecture is pretty consistent throughout the area, with primarily ranch-style, prairie-style or Colonial Revival homes, but none are the main draw. “Most of what you’re paying for here is the land,” says Paul Gillespie, a Milford Township Trustee for over 30 years, “because of agricultural zoning, many lots are over 5 acres.” A three-bedroom ranch-style home on a half-acre lot can sell for about $250,000, whereas the same house on a 6-acre lot can go for around $450,000.

Public schools include Bogan Elementary and Talawanda High

Students may attend Talawanda City Schools, which Niche graded a B overall. They can begin at Bogan Elementary, which is graded a B by Niche. They move on to Talawanda Middle School, which Niche graded a B-minus. Finally, they end at Talawanda High School, which is graded a B by Niche. Talawanda High hosts summer sports camps ranging from basketball to swimming and diving for local kids.

Farmland prevails, but locals enjoy community green spaces and centers

Most of the open space here is occupied by farmland, so locals love to take advantage of the available public spaces. One of those spots is the Collinsville Community Center. “The center is the main meeting ground for local events and clubs,” says Gillespie. On a sunny day, people go to Edot Park for outdoor fun. The park is less than a mile walk from most homes in Darrtown and has a playground and baseball diamonds.

Retail options are limited, but Miami offers a wider selection

When it comes to shopping, grain and feed stores prevail, while grocery and retail stores are sparse. There are a couple of staple restaurants like The Hitching Post Saloon, which opened in 1815, making it the oldest saloon in Ohio. Their thick-cut fried bologna sandwich is a favorite among locals. For a convenient bite to eat, stop at Megan’s Grocery & Pizza. If you’re looking for more options, drive just over 5 miles west to the city of Miami, where you’ll find a selection of restaurants. While you’re there, you can also check off your grocery list at Kroger and Walmart.
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Parks in this Area

Transit

Airport

James M Cox Dayton International

72 min drive

Crime and Safety

1 - Low Crime, 10 - High Crime Milford Township US
Homicide 1 4
Sexual Assault 1 4
Assault with Weapon 1 4
Robbery 1 4
Burglary 1 4
Motor Vehicle Theft 1 4
Larceny 1 4
Crime Score 1 4

Source: WhatIsMyCrimeRisk.com

Milford Township Demographics and Home Trends

Housing Trends

Median List Price
$288,320
Median Sale Price
$479,900
Median Single Family Sale Price
$382,949
Median Townhouse Sale Price
$322,742
Median Change From 1st List Price
5%
Last 12 months Home Sales
14
Median Home Sale Price YoY Change
-39%
Average Price Per Sq Ft
$246

Neighborhood Facts

Number of Homes in Neighborhood
1,019
Number of Homes for Sale
7
Median Year Built
1978
Months of Supply
6.00
Average Single Family Home Size Sq Ft
1,851
On par with the national average
1,924
Average Townhouse Size Sq Ft
2,476
Median Lot Size Sq Ft
27,007

Distribution of Home Values

Source: Public Records

Homes for Sale

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Average Home Value





Source: Public Records

Property Mix - Square Feet

This Neighborhood Has More Owners

Demographics

Total Population
2,917
Median Age
45
Population Density
1 person/acre
Population under 18
23.1%
On par with the national average
23.8%
Population over 65
23.6%
On par with the national average
19.1%

Finances

Median Household Income
$75,690
Above the national average
$71,702
Average Household Income
$100,474

Education and Workforce

High School Graduates
88.8%
College Graduates
21.3%
Below the national average
34.1%
Advanced Degrees
8.5%
On par with the national average
13.3%
% Population in Labor Force
63%

Weather

Annual Precipitation
42''
Average Winter Low Temperature
22°F
Average Summer High Temperature
87°F
Annual Snowfall
7''

Area Factors

Somewhat Bikeable

Bike Score®

23 / 100

Car-Dependent

Walk Score®

0 / 100
Source: Walk Score
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