At a Glance
Median Income
$82,750
$34,630 per capita
Home Value
$309,000
Zillow: $445,692
Median Rent
$1,643/mo
23.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
99/100K
1,057/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.0%
86.7% high school+
Unemployment
11.3%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
26.0%
13.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F
251 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 $82,750 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,630. The unemployment rate stands at 11.3% (214% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,418 business establishments, including 482 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milton is $309,000 , 10% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $445,692. Median rent is $1,643/month, with 23.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Milton reports 99 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 74% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,057/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.0% of adults in Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(41% below the national average).
86.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milton has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Data Overview
People
Population3,510
Median Age37.6 yrs
Density1,125/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$82,750
Per Capita$34,630
Unemployment11.3%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$16,404M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,407
Housing
A+
Home Value$309,000
Rent$1,643
Ownership67.6%
Zillow$445,692
Housing Units1,406
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent99/100K
Property1,057/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault45/100K
Burglary127/100K
Health
Obesity26.0%
Diabetes7.0%
Smoking13.1%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,480/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain42.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation290 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.0%
High School+86.7%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 22% / D 75%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.0%
Internet Speed128 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries19
Did You Know?
The median home in Milton was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Patrick Leahy Burlington International (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 128 Mbps.
There are 482 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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