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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
$445,692 Zillow
$1,643
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
46°F
Avg Temperature
251 sunny days/yr
99
Violent Crime/100K
1,057 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, 11.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$309,000 home value, $1,643/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
99 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 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. The area receives 85.9 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 31.
Temperature
19°F Jan (-7°C)
71°F Jul (22°C)
| Annual Average | 46.4°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
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 | 31.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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 | 19°F (-7°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 18°F (-8°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest, Driest |
| March | 29°F (-1°C) | 2.4 in | |
| April | 42°F (6°C) | 2.9 in | |
| May | 55°F (13°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 4.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 58°F (15°C) | 3.8 in | |
| October | 47°F (8°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 23°F (-5°C) | 2.5 in |
Milton has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 18°F in February to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 37.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (4.3") and February the driest (1.7").