At a Glance
Median Income
$72,676
$33,726 per capita
Home Value
$195,600
Zillow: $287,336
Median Rent
$1,542/mo
26.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.9%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
11.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.9%
18.0% smoking rate
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+
3.8 / 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 $72,676 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,726. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,629 business establishments, including 272 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milton is $195,600 , 31% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $287,336. Median rent is $1,542/month, with 26.6% 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 1987.
Education
21.9% of adults in Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(35% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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
Population10,485
Median Age38.0 yrs
Density1,830/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born3.1%
Veterans14.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,676
Per Capita$33,726
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty11.4%
County GDP$7,899M
Avg Weekly Wage$985
Housing
A+
Home Value$195,600
Rent$1,542
Ownership50.8%
Zillow$287,336
Housing Units5,036
Rent Burden26.6%
Health
Obesity35.9%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain66.4 in/yr
Elevation63 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.9%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute26 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Milton was founded in 1844.
The median home in Milton was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Pensacola International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.419 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 272 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.