Living in Milton, New Hampshire
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milton · Census data 2020–2024
Milton has 4,538 residents with a median age of 45.7. The median household income is $94,493 (5% lower than the New Hampshire median), the median home value is $318,400, the median rent is $1,587/month.
Milton at a glance
- Population
- 4,538
- Median age
- 45.7State: 43.3
- Median household income
- $94,493State: $99,031
- Median home value
- $318,400State: $402,500
- Median rent
- $1,587/moState: $1,491
- Homeowners
- 86.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.7%
- Average commute
- 33 min
Is Milton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%.
Cons: Median household income 5% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
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 $318,400, 4% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,587 per month, which is 36.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,898 a month in housing costs.
Milton median household income
The median household income in Milton is $94,493 and the income per person is $44,530. 8.1% of residents live below the poverty line (New Hampshire: 7.2%).
Housing in Milton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,992
- Owner-occupied
- 86.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.7%
- Vacant
- 14.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.65
Milton demographics
- Population
- 4,538
- Median age
- 45.7
- Under 18
- 18.4%
- 65 and older
- 16.1%
- Households
- 1,699
- Foreign-born
- 2.2%
- Veterans
- 8.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milton ›
Education in Milton
21.7% of adults 25 and older in Milton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New Hampshire: 40.6%), and 5.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milton
- Unemployment rate
- 3.2%State: 3.3%
- Average commute
- 33 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 18.9%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 95.9%
Milton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 4,538 | $94,493 | $318,400 | $1,587 |
| Union | 131 | $75,117 | $162,900 | — |
| Middleton | 1,595 | $101,696 | $312,300 | $1,500 |
| Lebanon | 6,629 | $97,750 | $324,800 | — |
| Farmington | 6,795 | $66,943 | $289,200 | $1,096 |
| Acton | 2,721 | $78,750 | $334,300 | — |
| New Durham | 2,748 | $100,194 | $339,400 | $1,417 |
| Sanbornville | 1,317 | $126,359 | $251,100 | — |
| Brookfield | 567 | $81,406 | $428,000 | — |
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What is the median household income in Milton, NH?
The median household income in Milton is $94,493, 5% lower than the New Hampshire median of $99,031 (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 $318,400, compared with $402,500 in New Hampshire.
How much is rent in Milton?
The median gross rent in Milton is $1,587 per month, about 36.6% of household income.
Is Milton, NH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 3.2%. Minuses: median household income 5% lower than the New Hampshire median; an average commute of 33 minutes; a poverty rate of 8.1%.
What is the median age in Milton?
The median age in Milton is 45.7 years (New Hampshire: 43.3).
How long is the commute in Milton?
The average commute to work in Milton is 33 minutes; 18.9% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milton?
The unemployment rate in Milton is 3.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milton?
21.7% 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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