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Milton, WA

Full City Profile · Washington · Pierce County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
8,747 Population 3,146/sq mi density
$89,804 Median Income $41,616 per capita
$511,000 Home Value $563,976 Zillow
$1,986 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
54°F Avg Temperature 240 sunny days/yr
382 Violent Crime/100K 2,506 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$89,804 median income, 4.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$511,000 home value, $1,986/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
382 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Milton, WA

At a Glance

Median Income
$89,804
20% above
$41,616 per capita
Home Value
$511,000
81% above
Zillow: $563,976
Median Rent
$1,986/mo
71% above
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
382/100K
0% below
2,506/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.8%
32% below
90.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.0%
11% above
8.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
12.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
240 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)

Income
120%
Home Value
181%
Rent
171%
Poverty
69%
Bachelor's
68%
Unemployment
111%
Crime
100%
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 $89,804 , which is 20% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,616. The unemployment rate stands at 4.0% (11% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 20,820 business establishments, including 1,771 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Milton is $511,000 , 81% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $563,976. Median rent is $1,986/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.

Safety & Crime

Milton reports 382 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 0% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,506/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.

Education

22.8% of adults in Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (32% below the national average). 90.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Milton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July. The area gets 240 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.

Data Overview

People

Population8,747
Median Age38.1 yrs
Density3,146/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.6%

Economy

A
Median Income$89,804
Per Capita$41,616
Unemployment4.0%
Poverty8.6%
County GDP$64,941M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,354

Housing

B
Home Value$511,000
Rent$1,986
Ownership58.3%
Zillow$563,976
Housing Units3,239
Rent Burden33.4%

Crime

F
Violent382/100K
Property2,506/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault274/100K
Burglary680/100K

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.4%
Smoking12.3%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,855/100K

Climate

Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days240/yr
Rain40.8 in/yr
AQI28 (Good)
Elevation173 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.8%
High School+90.6%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 54%
Commute29 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed162 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries29

Did You Know?

The median home in Milton was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Seattle-Tacoma International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
15.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 162 Mbps.
There are 1,771 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 86 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.