At a Glance
Median Income
$59,522
$31,795 per capita
Home Value
$120,200
Zillow: $228,870
Median Rent
$884/mo
30.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
47/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
88.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.8%
8.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.8%
20.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
54°F
293 sunny days/yr
How West Milton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows West Milton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is West Milton a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
West Milton residents earn a median household income of $59,522 , which is 21% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,795. The unemployment rate stands at 1.8% (50% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 13,276 business establishments, including 1,139 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in West Milton is $120,200 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $228,870. Median rent is $884/month, with 30.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1967.
Safety & Crime
West Milton reports 47 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
9.6% of adults in West Milton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
88.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
West Milton has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population4,740
Median Age40.7 yrs
Density1,398/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$59,522
Per Capita$31,795
Unemployment1.8%
Poverty8.5%
County GDP$40,097M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,182
Housing
A+
Home Value$120,200
Rent$884
Ownership74.2%
Zillow$228,870
Housing Units2,112
Rent Burden30.1%
Crime
C
Violent47/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity36.8%
Diabetes12.1%
Smoking20.6%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death12,141/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.3 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation904 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+88.7%
Graduate+6.0%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.0%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries27
Did You Know?
The median home in West Milton was built in 1967.
The nearest airport is James M Cox Dayton International (7 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
There are 1,139 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 62 fatal vehicle crashes.