Milton, VT
Full City Profile · Vermont · Chittenden County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
3,510
Population
1,125/sq mi density
$82,750
Median Income
$34,630 per capita
$309,000
Home Value
$460,777 Zillow
$1,643
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
48°F
Avg Temperature
186
Violent Crime/100K
680 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$82,750 median income, 16.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$309,000 home value, $1,643/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Milton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.5 inches. The area receives 87.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
72°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 47.6°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 290 ft (88 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,125/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 44.6304°N, 73.1224°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Chittenden County County |
| Nearest Airport | Patrick Leahy Burlington International (BTV) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 88.3% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0399 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.09 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | -0.02 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 5.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 63.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 94.3 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 46°F (8°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 68°F (20°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 3.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 3.7 in | |
| October | 50°F (10°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 2.7 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 2.5 in |
Milton has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 21°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.8").