At a Glance
Median Income
$64,906
$36,028 per capita
Home Value
$376,600
Zillow: $467,367
Median Rent
$1,398/mo
31.2% of income on rent
Violent Crime
133/100K
1,326/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
38.2%
92.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
3.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
32.6%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Milton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Milton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Milton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Milton residents earn a median household income of $64,906 , which is 14% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,028. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,171 business establishments, including 688 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milton is $376,600 , 34% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $467,367. Median rent is $1,398/month, with 31.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 99.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1999.
Safety & Crime
Milton reports 133 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 65% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,326/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
38.2% of adults in Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(13% above the national average).
92.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,469
Median Age48.9 yrs
Density1,865/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans13.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$64,906
Per Capita$36,028
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty3.7%
County GDP$23,356M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059
Housing
B
Home Value$376,600
Rent$1,398
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$467,367
Housing Units1,603
Rent Burden31.2%
Crime
F
Violent133/100K
Property1,326/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault133/100K
Burglary199/100K
Health
Obesity32.6%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death9,330/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain43.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation38 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+38.2%
High School+92.9%
Graduate+20.4%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 55% / D 44%
Commute24 min
Broadband86.6%
Internet Speed132 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries15
Did You Know?
The median home in Milton was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.457 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 132 Mbps.
There are 688 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 42 fatal vehicle crashes.
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