At a Glance
Median Income
$54,135
$29,555 per capita
Home Value
$123,500
Zillow: $208,941
Median Rent
$1,050/mo
31.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
348/100K
2,666/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
19.2%
87.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.3%
7.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.3%
17.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
293 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
3.1 / 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 $54,135 , which is 28% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,555. The unemployment rate stands at 1.3% (64% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,362 business establishments, including 282 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milton is $123,500 , 56% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $208,941. Median rent is $1,050/month, with 31.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 89.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1995.
Safety & Crime
Milton reports 348 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 8% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,666/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
19.2% of adults in Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(43% below the national average).
87.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milton has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Data Overview
People
Population2,773
Median Age50.3 yrs
Density1,302/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.8%
Economy
A
Median Income$54,135
Per Capita$29,555
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty7.7%
County GDP$6,663M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,112
Housing
A+
Home Value$123,500
Rent$1,050
Ownership62.0%
Zillow$208,941
Housing Units1,539
Rent Burden31.3%
Crime
F
Violent348/100K
Property2,666/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault232/100K
Burglary502/100K
Health
Obesity43.3%
Diabetes11.6%
Smoking17.4%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death17,385/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain46.6 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation681 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+19.2%
High School+87.7%
Graduate+8.9%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband79.3%
Internet Speed108 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Milton was built in 1995.
The nearest airport is West Virginia International Yeager (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.505 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
22.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 108 Mbps.
There are 282 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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