Milford, IA (KICD)– The R.D.G. firm from Des Moines is on the ground in Milford this week, kicking off a housing study that will run until the end of the year. Researcher Charlie Cowell gave the city council an update Monday night.

Cowell says Milford resembles some other “lake” communities, where the demand for housing during the summer pushes up prices for the locals.

In coming weeks, residents of the Milford area will be asked to chime in with an online survey.