Living in Milton, Louisiana
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milton · Census data 2020–2024
Milton has 2,793 residents with a median age of 35.1. The median household income is $105,625 (74% higher than the Louisiana median), the median home value is $264,800.
Milton at a glance
- Population
- 2,793
- Median age
- 35.1State: 38
- Median household income
- $105,625State: $60,756
- Median home value
- $264,800State: $216,500
- Homeowners
- 89.7%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 47.3%
- Average commute
- 26 min
Is Milton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 74% higher than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 4.6%.
Cons: Home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Milton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Milton the median home value is $264,800, 20% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,731 a month in housing costs.
Milton median household income
The median household income in Milton is $105,625 and the income per person is $35,107. 20.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Louisiana: 18.9%).
Housing in Milton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 941
- Owner-occupied
- 89.7%
- Renter-occupied
- 10.3%
- Vacant
- 5.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1993
- Average household size
- 3.14
Milton demographics
- Population
- 2,793
- Median age
- 35.1
- Under 18
- 37.3%
- 65 and older
- 11.7%
- Households
- 889
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 3.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milton ›
Education in Milton
47.3% of adults 25 and older in Milton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Louisiana: 27%), and 14.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.6%State: 6.3%
- Average commute
- 26 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 2.9%
- Drive alone
- 87.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 96.3%
Milton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 2,793 | $105,625 | $264,800 | — |
| Maurice | 2,584 | $90,833 | $241,000 | $1,053 |
| Youngsville | 17,427 | $105,876 | $287,700 | $1,278 |
| Lafayette | 121,715 | $61,915 | $257,000 | $1,100 |
| Broussard | 14,322 | $116,179 | $310,200 | $1,010 |
| Scott | 8,609 | $56,299 | $170,300 | $1,052 |
| Abbeville | 11,003 | $33,015 | $97,300 | $829 |
| Cade | 1,710 | $72,839 | $204,900 | — |
| Erath | 1,907 | $47,568 | $107,800 | $902 |
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What is the median household income in Milton, LA?
The median household income in Milton is $105,625, 74% higher than the Louisiana median of $60,756 (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 $264,800, compared with $216,500 in Louisiana.
Is Milton, LA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 74% higher than the Louisiana median; unemployment of 4.6%. Minuses: home values 22% higher than the state median; an average commute of 26 minutes; a poverty rate of 20.3%.
What is the median age in Milton?
The median age in Milton is 35.1 years (Louisiana: 38).
How long is the commute in Milton?
The average commute to work in Milton is 26 minutes; 2.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milton?
The unemployment rate in Milton is 4.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milton?
47.3% 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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