At a Glance
Median Income
$45,375
$25,976 per capita
Home Value
$81,700
Zillow: $219,267
Median Rent
$688/mo
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
16.6%
92.6% high school+
Unemployment
1.1%
17.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
21.1% 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+
3.5 / 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 $45,375 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,976. The unemployment rate stands at 1.1% (69% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,496 business establishments, including 143 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milton is $81,700 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $219,267. Median rent is $688/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
16.6% of adults in Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(51% below the national average).
92.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population345
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density1,278/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.9%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,375
Per Capita$25,976
Unemployment1.1%
Poverty17.0%
County GDP$3,815M
Avg Weekly Wage$982
Housing
A+
Home Value$81,700
Rent$688
Ownership80.5%
Zillow$219,267
Housing Units173
Rent Burden26.8%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death12,656/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain45.0 in/yr
Elevation934 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.6%
High School+92.6%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.2%
Internet Speed84 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Milton was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.4% of the population has a disability.
There are 143 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.