Living in East Milton, Florida
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of East Milton · Census data 2020–2024
East Milton has 14,783 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $64,904 (13% lower than the Florida median), the median home value is $212,900, the median rent is $1,157/month.
East Milton at a glance
- Population
- 14,783
- Median age
- 41.4State: 42.6
- Median household income
- $64,904State: $74,568
- Median home value
- $212,900State: $359,000
- Median rent
- $1,157/moState: $1,669
- Homeowners
- 85.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.8%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is East Milton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 12.5%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in East Milton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In East Milton the median home value is $212,900, 36% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,157 per month, which is 22.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,434 a month in housing costs.
East Milton median household income
The median household income in East Milton is $64,904 and the income per person is $25,428. 12.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Florida: 12.6%).
Housing in East Milton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,156
- Owner-occupied
- 85.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.2%
- Vacant
- 6.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.73
East Milton demographics
- Population
- 14,783
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 11.9%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 3,873
- Foreign-born
- 4.1%
- Veterans
- 10.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of East Milton ›
Education in East Milton
10.8% of adults 25 and older in East Milton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Florida: 34.1%), and 3.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in East Milton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 9.4%
- Drive alone
- 77.4%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 88%
East Milton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Milton | 14,783 | $64,904 | $212,900 | $1,157 |
| Roeville | 629 | $90,928 | $306,400 | $897 |
| Milton | 10,733 | $76,301 | $233,100 | $1,455 |
| Bagdad | 4,466 | $82,034 | $227,900 | $945 |
| Point Baker | 3,976 | $64,769 | $213,000 | $1,145 |
| Pea Ridge | 3,560 | $59,628 | $220,800 | $1,252 |
| Harold | 368 | $70,060 | $85,400 | — |
| Springhill | 353 | $140,804 | $236,700 | — |
| Avalon | 886 | $88,125 | $280,600 | $1,679 |
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What is the median household income in East Milton, FL?
The median household income in East Milton is $64,904, 13% lower than the Florida median of $74,568 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in East Milton?
The median home value in East Milton is $212,900, compared with $359,000 in Florida.
How much is rent in East Milton?
The median gross rent in East Milton is $1,157 per month, about 22.1% of household income.
Is East Milton, FL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 41% lower than the state median; unemployment of 4.3%; a poverty rate of 12.5%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Florida median; an average commute of 33 minutes.
What is the median age in East Milton?
The median age in East Milton is 41.4 years (Florida: 42.6).
How long is the commute in East Milton?
The average commute to work in East Milton is 33 minutes; 9.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in East Milton?
The unemployment rate in East Milton is 4.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is East Milton?
10.8% of adults in East 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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