Milton, ND

North Dakota

Milton is a small town in North Dakota with a population of 38. Residents earn $96,875 per year, which is 29% above the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
38 Population 81/sq mi density
$96,875 Median Income $39,711 per capita
$76,300 Home Value
37°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$96,875 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$76,300 home value
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $96,875
29% higher than US avg
Home Value $76,300
73% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 11.4%
66% lower than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.6%
79% lower than US avg

How Milton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population38
Median Age68.0 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans37.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,875
Per Capita$39,711
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$589M
Commute10 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$76,300
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units31

Climate

Avg Temp37°F (3°C)
AQI38 (Good)
Rain20.8 in/yr
Sunny Days269/yr
Elevation1,584 ft (483 m)

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.74

Community

2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute10 min
Broadband17.0%
Libraries1

Is Milton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Milton receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine. Milton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Milton is $96,875, 29% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Milton is $76,300, 73% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 0.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 77.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.

Climate & Weather

Milton has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 37°F. Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. With 269 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches, including 47.3 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Milton has a population of 38 with a density of 81 people per square mile. The median age is 68.0 years, 75% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.5%), with 10.5% Hispanic.

Population

38
Total Population
81
People / sq mi
68.0yrs
Median Age
75% above US avg
0.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 60.5%
Female 39.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Milton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.7%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.3%
75% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Milton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Milton is $96,875, which is 29% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 10 minutes.

Income: Milton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$96,875
29% above US avg
Per Capita Income$39,711
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
IRS Avg AGI$114,473

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.6%
79% below US avg
Establishments (County)173
County GDP$589M

Business (County)

Restaurants12
Healthcare9
Retail21
Manufacturing4

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,750
7% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.91%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time9.6 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Milton is $76,300, 73% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$76,300
73% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$769
1 Bedroom$795
2 Bedrooms$965
3 Bedrooms$1,297
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units31
Median Year Built1961

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,750
7% above US avg
Effective Rate4.91%
Milton has an average annual temperature of 37°F (3°C). Winters average 4°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation is 20.8 inches. The area enjoys 269 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

4°F Jan (-16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average37.1°F
31% below US avg
January Average4°F (-16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days269 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall20.8 inches
45% below US avg
Snowfall47.3 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation1,584 ft (483 m)
Area0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²)
Population Density81/sq mi
Coordinates48.6260°N, 98.0460°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS38019
It is classified as Nonmetro — Rural. 11.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 49.1-point margin. 17.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 73.9%
D 24.8%

Winner: Republican by 49.1 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+11.4%
66% below US avg
High School+77.1%
Graduate Degree+0.0%
School Test Score5.74
D Education Grade (1.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 9Nonmetro — Rural
Population Density81/sq mi
Total Area0.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access17.0%
Public Libraries1
Healthcare Facilities9
Restaurants12
Retail Stores21

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute9.6 min
Drive Alone83.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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