At a Glance
Median Income
$151,235
$84,747 per capita
Home Value
$712,200
Zillow: $928,122
Median Rent
$1,853/mo
24.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
37/100K
726/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
77.5%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
3.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.0%
6.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 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+
3.7 / 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 $151,235 , which is 101% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $84,747. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 8,029 business establishments, including 455 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milton is $712,200 , 153% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $928,122. Median rent is $1,853/month, with 24.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2001.
Safety & Crime
Milton reports 37 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 90% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 726/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
77.5% of adults in Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(130% above the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milton has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 41°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population41,305
Median Age40.5 yrs
Density1,070/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.8%
Economy
A+
Median Income$151,235
Per Capita$84,747
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty3.4%
County GDP$13,257M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044
Housing
A
Home Value$712,200
Rent$1,853
Ownership73.8%
Zillow$928,122
Housing Units15,704
Rent Burden24.1%
Crime
F
Violent37/100K
Property726/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault10/100K
Burglary72/100K
Health
Obesity21.0%
Diabetes7.4%
Smoking6.6%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death5,753/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation1,056 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+77.5%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+32.3%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute29 min
Broadband98.6%
Internet Speed161 Mbps
EV Stations76
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Milton was founded in 2006.
The median home in Milton was built in 2001.
33.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.408 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
5.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 161 Mbps.
There are 455 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 21 fatal vehicle crashes.
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