At a Glance
Median Income
$100,428
$38,386 per capita
Home Value
$244,300
Zillow: $249,595
Median Rent
$1,313/mo
51.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
47.6%
98.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.4%
9.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
30.7%
13.8% 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?
A+
4.8 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Milton residents earn a median household income of $100,428 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,386. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4% (33% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 11,990 business establishments, including 739 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milton is $244,300 , 13% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $249,595. Median rent is $1,313/month, with 51.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Education
47.6% of adults in Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% above the national average).
98.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 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 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 51.
Data Overview
People
Population2,123
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density457/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A+
Median Income$100,428
Per Capita$38,386
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty9.9%
County GDP$19,778M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,118
Housing
A+
Home Value$244,300
Rent$1,313
Ownership83.3%
Zillow$249,595
Housing Units1,002
Rent Burden51.0%
Health
Obesity30.7%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death9,850/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain62.8 in/yr
AQI51 (Moderate)
Elevation23 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+47.6%
High School+98.1%
Graduate+15.9%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute24 min
Broadband97.5%
Internet Speed216 Mbps
EV Stations26
Libraries10
Did You Know?
The median home in Milton was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.497 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
14.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 216 Mbps.
There are 739 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 39 fatal vehicle crashes.