At a Glance
Median Income
$84,648
$37,261 per capita
Home Value
$210,500
Zillow: $340,320
Median Rent
$940/mo
17.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
142/100K
1,228/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.4%
96.4% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.2%
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
47°F
260 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?
B+
3.6 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Milton residents earn a median household income of $84,648 , which is 13% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $37,261. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,401 business establishments, including 337 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milton is $210,500 , 25% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,320. Median rent is $940/month, with 17.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Milton reports 142 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 63% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,228/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
32.4% of adults in Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(4% below the national average).
96.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milton has an average annual temperature of 47°F (9°C).
Winters average 19°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 35.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population5,685
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density1,207/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$84,648
Per Capita$37,261
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$6,423M
Avg Weekly Wage$980
Housing
A+
Home Value$210,500
Rent$940
Ownership77.4%
Zillow$340,320
Housing Units2,305
Rent Burden17.9%
Crime
F
Violent142/100K
Property1,228/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault107/100K
Burglary213/100K
Health
Obesity40.2%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,248/100K
Climate
Avg Temp47°F
Sunny Days260/yr
Rain35.5 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation875 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+32.4%
High School+96.4%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 38%
Commute27 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed120 Mbps
EV Stations17
Libraries11
Did You Know?
Milton was founded in 1838.
The median home in Milton was built in 1974.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (12 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 120 Mbps.
There are 337 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 12 fatal vehicle crashes.
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