| Document and Entity Information | May 18, 2023 |
| Entity Listings [Line Items] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | May 18, 2023 |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Entity File Number | 001-12690 |
| Entity Registrant Name | UMH Properties, Inc. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0000752642 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | MD |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 22-1890929 |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | Juniper Business Plaza |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 3-C |
| Entity Address, Address Line Three | 3499 Route 9 North |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Freehold |
| Entity Address, State or Province | NJ |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 07728 |
| City Area Code | 732 |
| Local Phone Number | 577-9997 |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Common Stock [Member] | |
| Entity Listings [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock $.10 par value |
| Trading Symbol | UMH |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| 6.375% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $.10 par value [Member] | |
| Entity Listings [Line Items] | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | 6.375% Series D Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, $.10 par value |
| Trading Symbol | UMH PRD |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
