Milton, NH

New Hampshire · Metropolitan Area

Milton is a small town in New Hampshire with a population of 382. Residents earn $55,313 per year, which is 26% below the national average.

3.0 /5.0
B Good
382 Population 472/sq mi density
$55,313 Median Income $37,577 per capita
$225,000 Home Value $431,425 Zillow
$1,075 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
328 Violent Crime/100K 3,545 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$55,313 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$225,000 home value, $1,075/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
328 violent crimes/100K (14% below avg)
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $55,313
26% lower than US avg
Home Value $225,000
20% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 328/100K
14% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 17.6%
48% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,075
8% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.5%
7% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.0%
100% lower than US avg

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

People

Population382
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density472/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Largest GroupWhite 90%

Economy

A
Median Income$55,313
Per Capita$37,577
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$13,650M
Commute21 min

Housing

A
Home Value$225,000
Rent$1,075
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$431,425

Crime

F
Violent328/100K
Property3,545/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault219/100K
Burglary963/100K

Health

Obesity34.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression27.2%
Heart Disease5.0%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI37 (Good)
Rain41.2 in/yr
Elevation409 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.6%
High School+80.7%
School Score6.29

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute21 min
Libraries30

Is Milton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Milton receives an overall livability score of 3.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. 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 $55,313, 26% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Milton is $225,000, 20% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,075 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 4.1x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Safety & Crime

Violent crime in Milton is below the national average at 328 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 3,545 per 100,000, 81% above the national average.

Education

17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 80.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Milton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Milton has a population of 382 with a density of 472 people per square mile. The median age is 50.3 years, 29% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (90.3%).

Population

382
Total Population
472
People / sq mi
50.3yrs
Median Age
29% above US avg
0.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 57.9%
Female 42.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Milton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Milton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Milton is $55,313, which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.

Income: Milton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$55,313
26% below US avg
Per Capita Income$37,577
Avg Weekly Wage$1,189
IRS Avg AGI$80,535

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate0.0%
100% below US avg
Establishments (County)8,870
County GDP$13,650M

Business (County)

Restaurants801
Healthcare597
Retail823
Manufacturing256

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$6,071
73% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time20.6 min
Work from Home13.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Milton is $225,000, 20% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,075 (8% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $431,425.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$225,000
20% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$431,425

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

$/Sq Ft$233
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio98.6%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory2

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,075
8% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,322
1 Bedroom$1,422
2 Bedrooms$1,851
3 Bedrooms$2,386
4 Bedrooms$2,650

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied81.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$6,071
73% above US avg
Effective Rate2.70%
In Milton, 34.5% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 27.2% report depression. 21.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Milton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.5%
7% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease5.0%
High Blood Pressure30.4%
Asthma11.0%
COPD6.4%
Stroke2.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity21.8%
Depression27.2%
Mental Distress19.4%
Physical Distress12.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate74.6%
Premature Death7,331/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.6/10
Exercise Access74.8%
Healthcare Facilities597
Milton has a violent crime rate of 328 per 100,000 residents, 14% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 3,545 per 100,000 (81% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Milton vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent328.2/100K
14% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape109.4/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault218.8/100K

Property Crime

Total Property3,544.9/100K
81% above US avg
Burglary962.8/100K
Theft2,407.0/100K
Vehicle Theft175.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24
FEMA Disasters91

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Milton has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation is 41.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-4°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average47.7°F
12% below US avg
January Average24°F (-4°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall41.2 inches
8% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median37.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation409 ft (125 m)
Area0.8 sq mi (2.1 km²)
Population Density472/sq mi
Coordinates43.4030°N, 70.9924°W
County FIPS23031
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 17.6% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (48% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Democrat by a 10.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 43.8%
D 54.3%

Winner: Democrat by 10.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+17.6%
48% below US avg
High School+80.7%
School Test Score6.29
C Education Grade (2.4/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density472/sq mi
Total Area0.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries30
Healthcare Facilities597
Restaurants801
Retail Stores823

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)24
FEMA Disaster Declarations91
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute20.6 min
Work from Home13.9%

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