Jobs & Economy in Milford
Milford's economy runs on a real combination of its historic granite-quarrying identity and present-day manufacturing and retail employment.
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Learn moreA real, distinctive granite-quarrying heritage
Milford was historically known as "The Granite Town" -- quarrying began in 1850 and boomed 1900-1930; granite from the historic Tonella Queen Quarry was used in the construction of the Lincoln Memorial.
Present-day manufacturing employers
Named local employers include Hitchiner Manufacturing Co. (metal casting), Hendrix Wire and Cable Inc., and Cirtronics Corporation (contract manufacturing).
The Souhegan Valley's retail and manufacturing center
Milford functions informally as the retail and manufacturing center of the multi-town Souhegan Valley; top employment sectors among residents were healthcare (774 people), manufacturing (741), and retail trade (657).
Key takeaways
- Milford's real "Granite Town" heritage remains a genuine, distinctive part of its identity.
- Hitchiner Manufacturing, Hendrix Wire and Cable, and Cirtronics anchor present-day manufacturing employment.
- Milford functions as the Souhegan Valley's informal retail and manufacturing center.
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