Pennsylvania
Milton is a small city in Pennsylvania with a population of 6,582. Residents earn $53,552 per year, which is 29% below the national average.
Based on current data, Milton receives an overall livability score of 2.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of C+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Milton has some notable strengths but also faces challenges that prospective residents should consider.
The median household income in Milton is $53,552, 29% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 4.2%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Milton is $172,100, 39% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $902 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.2x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Violent crime in Milton is below the national average at 358 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,365 per 100,000, 21% above the national average.
14.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.9/10.
Milton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches, including 35.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
| English Only | 95.1% |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.9% |
| 63% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $53,552 |
| 29% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,865 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,616 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $85,022 |
| Unemployment | 4.2% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.2% |
| 42% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 490 |
| County GDP | $2,785M |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Healthcare | 111 |
| Retail | 53 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,112 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.97% |
| Commute Time | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |
| Census Median | $172,100 |
| 39% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $221,571 |
| Median List Price | $167,450 |
| Median List Price | $167,450 |
| $/Sq Ft | $128 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.8% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 8 |
| Census Median Rent | $902 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $900 |
| 1 Bedroom | $996 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,225 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,570 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,744 |
| Owner-Occupied | 45.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,112 |
| 46% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.97% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,811/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 60.4% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Total Violent | 358.4/100K |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 71.7/100K |
| Robbery | 28.7/100K |
| Assault | 258.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,365.3/100K |
| 21% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 559.1/100K |
| Theft | 1,763.2/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 43.0/100K |
| Arson | 28.7/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.3°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 43.5 inches |
| 15% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 35.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 40.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 483 ft (147 m) |
| Area | 3.5 sq mi (9.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,897/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0021°N, 76.8523°W |
| County FIPS | 42093 |
Winner: Republican by 21 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 14.1% |
| 58% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.95 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,897/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.5 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 111 |
| Restaurants | 38 |
| Retail Stores | 53 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 24.7 min |
| Work from Home | 7.9% |