At a Glance
Median Income
$53,552
$27,865 per capita
Home Value
$172,100
Zillow: $221,571
Median Rent
$902/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
358/100K
2,365/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.1%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.2%
7.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.8%
26.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Milton a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Milton residents earn a median household income of $53,552 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,865. The unemployment rate stands at 4.2% (17% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 490 business establishments, including 38 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milton is $172,100 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,571. Median rent is $902/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1961.
Safety & Crime
Milton reports 358 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 6% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,365/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
14.1% of adults in Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milton has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population6,582
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density1,897/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.9%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,552
Per Capita$27,865
Unemployment4.2%
Poverty7.2%
County GDP$2,785M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,616
Housing
A+
Home Value$172,100
Rent$902
Ownership45.0%
Zillow$221,571
Housing Units3,070
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent358/100K
Property2,365/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault258/100K
Burglary559/100K
Health
Obesity43.8%
Diabetes16.0%
Smoking26.6%
Heart Disease8.6%
Premature Death7,811/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain43.5 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation483 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.1%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+2.3%
School Score6.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 39%
Commute25 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed204 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Milton was founded in 1770.
The median home in Milton was built in 1961.
The nearest airport is Williamsport Regional (17 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.498 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 204 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
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