At a Glance
Median Income
$178,053
$73,011 per capita
Home Value
$896,500
Zillow: $1,045,796
Median Rent
$1,503/mo
30.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
40/100K
222/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
70.4%
95.7% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
1.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
23.7%
8.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
259 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 $178,053 , which is 137% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $73,011. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,156 business establishments, including 1,720 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milton is $896,500 , 218% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $1,045,796. Median rent is $1,503/month, with 30.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 105.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.
Safety & Crime
Milton reports 40 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 89% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 222/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
70.4% of adults in Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(109% above the national average).
95.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milton has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 259 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Data Overview
People
Population28,481
Median Age40.2 yrs
Density2,189/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.9%
Economy
A+
Median Income$178,053
Per Capita$73,011
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty1.8%
County GDP$75,071M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,625
Housing
B+
Home Value$896,500
Rent$1,503
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$1,045,796
Housing Units9,462
Rent Burden30.6%
Crime
F
Violent40/100K
Property222/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault15/100K
Burglary47/100K
Health
Obesity23.7%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking8.2%
Heart Disease4.0%
Premature Death4,629/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days259/yr
Rain53.9 in/yr
AQI37 (Good)
Elevation122 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+70.4%
High School+95.7%
Graduate+36.1%
School Score7.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 35% / D 63%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.4%
Internet Speed235 Mbps
EV Stations14
Libraries38
Did You Know?
Milton was founded in 1636.
The median home in Milton was built in 1944.
25.6% work from home.
The nearest airport is General Edward Lawrence Logan International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.489 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
7.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 235 Mbps.
There are 1,720 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 43 fatal vehicle crashes.
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