Living in Milton, Massachusetts
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milton · Census data 2020–2024
Milton has 28,587 residents with a median age of 41.1. The median household income is $188,529 (81% higher than the Massachusetts median), the median home value is $933,200, the median rent is $1,474/month.
Milton at a glance
- Population
- 28,587
- Median age
- 41.1State: 40
- Median household income
- $188,529State: $103,960
- Median home value
- $933,200State: $562,100
- Median rent
- $1,474/moState: $1,762
- Homeowners
- 85.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 71.9%
- Average commute
- 31 min
Is Milton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 81% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 4.7%.
Cons: Home values 66% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Milton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Milton the median home value is $933,200, 180% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,474 per month, which is 28.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,808 a month in housing costs.
Milton median household income
The median household income in Milton is $188,529 and the income per person is $74,857. 4.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Massachusetts: 10%).
Housing in Milton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 9,335
- Owner-occupied
- 85.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 14.8%
- Vacant
- 2.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1945
- Average household size
- 2.97
Milton demographics
- Population
- 28,587
- Median age
- 41.1
- Under 18
- 25.3%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 9,094
- Foreign-born
- 14.1%
- Veterans
- 4.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milton ›
Education in Milton
71.9% of adults 25 and older in Milton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Massachusetts: 47.3%), and 39% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milton
- Unemployment rate
- 4.8%State: 5.2%
- Average commute
- 31 minState: 29 min
- Work from home
- 29.7%
- Drive alone
- 53.6%
- Public transit
- 7.7%
- Walk to work
- 3%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.6%
Milton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 28,587 | $188,529 | $933,200 | $1,474 |
| Quincy | 102,114 | $98,882 | $618,500 | $2,118 |
| Randolph Town | 34,878 | $109,573 | $496,400 | $2,103 |
| Braintree Town | 38,899 | $122,214 | $656,800 | $2,024 |
| Dedham | 25,237 | $128,955 | $661,800 | $2,042 |
| Canton | 24,748 | $143,381 | $710,600 | $2,315 |
| Brookline | 63,266 | $142,101 | $1,246,800 | $2,835 |
| Norwood | 31,542 | $107,030 | $651,700 | $2,116 |
| Westwood | 16,318 | $223,125 | $1,041,500 | $2,553 |
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What is the median household income in Milton, MA?
The median household income in Milton is $188,529, 81% higher than the Massachusetts median of $103,960 (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 $933,200, compared with $562,100 in Massachusetts.
How much is rent in Milton?
The median gross rent in Milton is $1,474 per month, about 28.1% of household income.
Is Milton, MA a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 81% higher than the Massachusetts median; unemployment of 4.8%; a poverty rate of 4.7%. Minuses: home values 66% higher than the state median; an average commute of 31 minutes.
What is the median age in Milton?
The median age in Milton is 41.1 years (Massachusetts: 40).
How long is the commute in Milton?
The average commute to work in Milton is 31 minutes; 29.7% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milton?
The unemployment rate in Milton is 4.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milton?
71.9% 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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