Milton, ON

Ontario

Milton is a large city in Ontario with a population of 132,979. Residents earn $126,000 per year, which is 68% above the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
132,979 Population 947/sq mi density
$126,000 Median Income
N/A Home Value
$2,200 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$126,000 median income, 11.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$2,200/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $126,000
68% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.7%
21% lower than US avg
Median Rent $2,200
89% higher than US avg
Unemployment 11.4%
217% higher than US avg

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

People

Population132,979
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density947/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 45%

Economy

B+
Median Income$126,000
Per CapitaN/A
Unemployment11.4%
PovertyN/A
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home ValueN/A
Rent$2,200
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units40,040
Rent Burden25.3%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

ObesityN/A
UninsuredN/A

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQIN/A
Rain36.7 in/yr
Elevation640 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.7%
High School+23.6%
Graduate+11.5%

Community

Commute33 min

Is Milton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Milton receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. 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 $126,000, which is significantly higher than the national average — 68% above $75,149. This places Milton among higher-income communities. At 11.4%, unemployment is notably high. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

Renters pay a median of $2,200 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163.

Education

26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 23.6% have completed high school.

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 36.7 inches, including 48.6 inches of snow.

Milton has a population of 132,979 with a density of 947 people per square mile. The median age is 36.0 years, 7% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (44.8%), with 2.6% Hispanic, 5.8% Black, 36.9% Asian.

Population

132,979
Total Population
2021 Census
947
People / sq mi
36.0yrs
Median Age
7% below US avg
140.5mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 49.7%
Female 50.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Milton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only55.9%
29% below US avg
Spanish1.1%
92% below US avg
Other Languages43%

Social Characteristics

Milton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Milton is $126,000, which is 68% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 11.4% (above the 3.6% US average). Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Milton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$126,000
68% above US avg

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment11.4%
217% above US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time32.6 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit3.7%
Work from Home59.0%

Walkability

Monthly rent averages $2,200 (89% above US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$2,200
89% above US avg
Rent Burden25.3%

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied82.6%
Renter-Occupied17.4%
Housing Units40,040

Property Tax

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

Chronic Conditions

Behaviors & Mental Health

Healthcare Access

Food & Exercise

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

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Safety Score

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 36.7 inches.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average48.4°F
10% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.7 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall48.6 inches/yr

Air Quality

Geography

Elevation640 ft (195 m)
Area140.5 sq mi (363.8 km²)
Population Density947/sq mi
Coordinates43.5168°N, 79.8829°W
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
26.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (21% below US avg).

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.7%
21% below US avg
High School+23.6%
Graduate Degree+11.5%
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density947/sq mi
Total Area140.5 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute32.6 min
Drive Alone84.2%
Public Transit3.7%
Work from Home59.0%

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