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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2018
Feb. 28, 2019
Jun. 30, 2018
Entity Registrant Name UMH PROPERTIES, INC.    
Entity Central Index Key 0000752642    
Document Type 10-K    
Document Period End Date Dec. 31, 2018    
Amendment Flag false    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity a Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity a Voluntary Filer No    
Entity's Reporting Status Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business Flag false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
Entity Ex Transition Period false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Public Float     $ 0
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   38,778,069  
Trading Symbol UMH    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2018    
Non Affiliates [Member]      
Entity Public Float     566,368,474
Affiliates [Member]      
Entity Public Float     $ 521,546,735