At a Glance
Median Income
$96,875
$39,711 per capita
Home Value
$76,300
Zillow: $171,208
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
7.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
13.4% 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+
3.7 / 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 $96,875 , which is 29% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,711. The unemployment rate stands at 7.7% (114% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 173 business establishments, including 12 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milton is $76,300 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,208. The cost of living index is 89.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Education
11.4% of adults in Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
77.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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 totals 20.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population38
Median Age68.0 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Foreign Born2.6%
Veterans8.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$96,875
Per Capita$39,711
Unemployment7.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$589M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,095
Housing
A+
Home Value$76,300
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$171,208
Housing Units31
Rent Burden35.0%
Health
Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,632/100K
Climate
Avg Temp37°F
Rain20.8 in/yr
Elevation1,584 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+77.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 25%
Commute10 min
Broadband82.4%
Internet Speed217 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Milton was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (53 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.500 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
21.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 217 Mbps.