At a Glance
Median Income
$64,722
$20,720 per capita
Home Value
$70,000
Zillow: $174,872
Bachelor's Degree+
2.1%
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
27.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.4%
15.4% smoking rate
How Milton Center Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Milton Center's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Milton Center a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Milton Center residents earn a median household income of $64,722 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,720. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 27.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,473 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milton Center is $70,000 , 75% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $174,872. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.
Education
2.1% of adults in Milton Center hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(94% below the national average).
77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milton Center has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population240
Median Age31.5 yrs
Density600/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans13.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$64,722
Per Capita$20,720
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty27.5%
County GDP$10,692M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,088
Housing
A+
Home Value$70,000
Rent
Ownership90.2%
Zillow$174,872
Housing Units74
Rent Burden25.9%
Health
Obesity40.4%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking15.4%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death6,563/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain36.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation689 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.1%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute31 min
Broadband80.5%
Internet Speed105 Mbps
EV Stations11
Libraries12
Did You Know?
The median home in Milton Center was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (68 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 105 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.