At a Glance
Median Income
$33,750
$57,591 per capita
Home Value
$225,000
Zillow: $165,019
Bachelor's Degree+
23.3%
91.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
15.8% 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?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Milton residents earn a median household income of $33,750 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $57,591. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,831 business establishments, including 154 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milton is $225,000 , 20% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $165,019. The cost of living index is 94.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1952.
Education
23.3% of adults in Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
91.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milton has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population159
Median Age55.3 yrs
Density408/mi²
Male / Female33% / 67%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans9.0%
Economy
B
Median Income$33,750
Per Capita$57,591
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.5%
Avg Weekly Wage$960
Housing
C+
Home Value$225,000
Rent
Ownership91.3%
Zillow$165,019
Housing Units93
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes11.1%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death17,833/100K
Climate
Avg Temp58°F
Rain43.7 in/yr
Elevation435 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.3%
High School+91.0%
Graduate+16.0%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 39% / D 60%
Commute35 min
Broadband72.5%
Internet Speed129 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Milton was built in 1952.
The nearest airport is Danville Regional (8 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.494 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 129 Mbps.
There are 154 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.