At a Glance
Median Income
$48,365
$22,411 per capita
Home Value
$73,600
Zillow: $109,534
Median Rent
$1,350/mo
43.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
6.0%
69.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
19.2% 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
3.2 / 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 $48,365 , which is 36% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $22,411. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 101 business establishments, including 9 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milton is $73,600 , 74% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $109,534. Median rent is $1,350/month, with 43.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
6.0% of adults in Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(82% below the national average).
69.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population188
Median Age35.5 yrs
Density482/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans1.5%
Economy
B
Median Income$48,365
Per Capita$22,411
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$208M
Avg Weekly Wage$956
Housing
A+
Home Value$73,600
Rent$1,350
Ownership82.7%
Zillow$109,534
Housing Units100
Rent Burden43.3%
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes10.7%
Smoking19.2%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,555/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain40.5 in/yr
Elevation675 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+6.0%
High School+69.8%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.1/10
Community
2024 VoteR 80% / D 19%
Commute25 min
Broadband78.7%
Internet Speed24 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Milton was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.