At a Glance
Median Income
$57,188
$45,303 per capita
Home Value
$160,900
Zillow: $229,323
Median Rent
$830/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
92.2% high school+
Unemployment
5.9%
5.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.5%
23.3% 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 $57,188 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $45,303. The unemployment rate stands at 5.9% (64% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 726 business establishments, including 77 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milton is $160,900 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,323. Median rent is $830/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
11.4% of adults in Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
92.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milton has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 50.
Data Overview
People
Population734
Median Age39.2 yrs
Density499/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born3.3%
Veterans7.8%
Economy
B+
Median Income$57,188
Per Capita$45,303
Unemployment5.9%
Poverty5.7%
County GDP$2,066M
Avg Weekly Wage$978
Housing
A+
Home Value$160,900
Rent$830
Ownership60.5%
Zillow$229,323
Housing Units309
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity34.5%
Diabetes11.5%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease7.0%
Premature Death10,875/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain51.0 in/yr
AQI50 (Good)
Elevation861 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+92.2%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed184 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Milton was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Louisville Muhammad Ali International (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.437 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 184 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.