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Milton, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Cavalier County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
38 Population 81/sq mi density
$96,875 Median Income $39,711 per capita
$76,300 Home Value $171,208 Zillow
37°F Avg Temperature 269 sunny days/yr
80 Violent Crime/100K 2,077 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
80 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Milton, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$96,875
29% above
$39,711 per capita
Home Value
$76,300
73% below
Zillow: $171,208
Violent Crime
80/100K
79% below
2,077/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
77.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
13.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
37°F
269 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)

Income
129%
Home Value
27%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
21%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Milton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 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 2.7% (25% below 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.

Safety & Crime

Milton reports 80 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 79% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,077/100K.

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. The area gets 269 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Data Overview

People

Population38
Median Age68.0 yrs
Density81/mi²
Male / Female61% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans37.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$96,875
Per Capita$39,711
Unemployment2.7%
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%

Crime

F
Violent80/100K
Property2,077/100K

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death5,632/100K

Climate

Avg Temp37°F
Sunny Days269/yr
Rain20.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
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
Broadband17.0%
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.
15.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 217 Mbps.