At a Glance
Median Income
$61,922
$22,980 per capita
Home Value
$199,900
Zillow: $281,711
Median Rent
$1,181/mo
22.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.9%
82.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
6.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
18.3% smoking rate
How East Milton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows East Milton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is East Milton a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
East Milton residents earn a median household income of $61,922 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,980. The unemployment rate stands at 4.3% (19% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 7,597 business establishments, including 599 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in East Milton is $199,900 , 29% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,711. Median rent is $1,181/month, with 22.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1994.
Education
11.9% of adults in East Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
82.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
East Milton has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 66.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population14,280
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density497/mi²
Male / Female65% / 35%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans11.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$61,922
Per Capita$22,980
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty6.5%
County GDP$19,003M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,185
Housing
A+
Home Value$199,900
Rent$1,181
Ownership80.7%
Zillow$281,711
Housing Units3,639
Rent Burden22.1%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking18.3%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,412/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain66.4 in/yr
Elevation145 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.9%
High School+82.9%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score6.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband87.1%
Internet Speed117 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in East Milton was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 117 Mbps.
There are 599 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.