Living in Milton, Delaware
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milton · Census data 2020–2024
Milton has 3,567 residents with a median age of 52.6. The median household income is $80,875 (5% lower than the Delaware median), the median home value is $407,000, the median rent is $1,310/month.
Milton at a glance
- Population
- 3,567
- Median age
- 52.6State: 41.6
- Median household income
- $80,875State: $84,954
- Median home value
- $407,000State: $352,000
- Median rent
- $1,310/moState: $1,401
- Homeowners
- 80.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 40.7%
- Average commute
- 25 min
Is Milton a good place to live?
Pros: An average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.5%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the Delaware median; home values 16% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Milton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Milton the median home value is $407,000, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,310 per month, which is 29.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,480 a month in housing costs.
Milton median household income
The median household income in Milton is $80,875 and the income per person is $41,559. 5.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Delaware: 10.4%).
Housing in Milton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,874
- Owner-occupied
- 80.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 19.5%
- Vacant
- 13.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2002
- Average household size
- 2.20
Milton demographics
- Population
- 3,567
- Median age
- 52.6
- Under 18
- 15.7%
- 65 and older
- 40.5%
- Households
- 1,617
- Foreign-born
- 6.4%
- Veterans
- 10.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milton ›
Education in Milton
40.7% of adults 25 and older in Milton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Delaware: 35.8%), and 17.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milton
- Unemployment rate
- 6.2%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 25 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 16.9%
- Drive alone
- 75.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.9%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.7%
Milton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 3,567 | $80,875 | $407,000 | $1,310 |
| Ellendale | 760 | $65,250 | $269,500 | $878 |
| Georgetown | 7,660 | $49,719 | $281,400 | $1,410 |
| Lincoln | 1,873 | $107,690 | $262,100 | — |
| Lewes | 3,505 | $96,393 | $826,100 | $381 |
| Slaughter Beach | 408 | $109,375 | $757,400 | — |
| Milford | 12,803 | $59,464 | $296,900 | $1,260 |
| Henlopen Acres | 176 | $151,250 | $2,000,001 | — |
| Millsboro | 7,424 | $78,707 | $332,600 | $1,277 |
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What is the median household income in Milton, DE?
The median household income in Milton is $80,875, 5% lower than the Delaware median of $84,954 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Milton?
The median home value in Milton is $407,000, compared with $352,000 in Delaware.
How much is rent in Milton?
The median gross rent in Milton is $1,310 per month, about 29.1% of household income.
Is Milton, DE a good place to live?
Pluses: an average commute of 25 minutes; a poverty rate of 5.5%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the Delaware median; home values 16% higher than the state median; unemployment of 6.2%.
What is the median age in Milton?
The median age in Milton is 52.6 years (Delaware: 41.6).
How long is the commute in Milton?
The average commute to work in Milton is 25 minutes; 16.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milton?
The unemployment rate in Milton is 6.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milton?
40.7% of adults in Milton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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