Wisconsin
Milton is a small city in Wisconsin with a population of 5,685. Residents earn $84,648 per year, which is 13% above the national average.
Based on current data, Milton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include high obesity rates. Milton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Milton is $84,648, 13% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.6%. Only 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Milton is $210,500, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $940 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Milton is below the national average at 180 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,096 per 100,000, 44% below the national average.
32.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Milton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 47°F. Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches, including 36.4 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 92.0% |
| 17% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 8.0% |
| 40% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $84,648 |
| 13% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $37,261 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $980 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $89,712 |
| Unemployment | 0.6% |
| 83% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.1% |
| 91% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 3,401 |
| County GDP | $6,423M |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Healthcare | 234 |
| Retail | 366 |
| Manufacturing | 188 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 4.03% |
| Commute Time | 26.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |
| Census Median | $210,500 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $340,320 |
| Median List Price | $474,900 |
| Median List Price | $474,900 |
| $/Sq Ft | $164 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.5% |
| Price Drops | 6.9% |
| Inventory | 29 |
| Census Median Rent | $940 |
| 19% below US avg |
| Studio | $797 |
| 1 Bedroom | $872 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,097 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,405 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,572 |
| Owner-Occupied | 77.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,487 |
| 142% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 4.03% |
| Obesity | 40.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.0% |
| Asthma | 11.2% |
| COPD | 5.3% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 19.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.5% |
| Depression | 24.9% |
| Mental Distress | 16.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.6% |
| Premature Death | 7,248/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 82.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Total Violent | 179.6/100K |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 18.0/100K |
| Robbery | 35.9/100K |
| Assault | 125.7/100K |
| Total Property | 1,095.6/100K |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 215.5/100K |
| Theft | 844.1/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 35.9/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 47.3°F |
| 12% below US avg | |
| January Average | 19°F (-7°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 35.5 inches |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 36.4 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 875 ft (267 m) |
| Area | 4.7 sq mi (12.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,207/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.7747°N, 88.9400°W |
| County FIPS | 55127 |
Winner: Republican by 22.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 32.4% |
| 4% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 96.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 4 | Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,207/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.7 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 234 |
| Restaurants | 337 |
| Retail Stores | 366 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 12 |
| Avg Commute | 26.6 min |
| Work from Home | 6.0% |