Living in Milton, New York
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milton · Census data 2020–2024
Milton has 1,679 residents with a median age of 50.9. The median household income is $87,763 (about the same as the New York median), the median home value is $350,500.
Milton at a glance
- Population
- 1,679
- Median age
- 50.9State: 39.8
- Median household income
- $87,763State: $85,974
- Median home value
- $350,500State: $423,800
- Homeowners
- 64.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 27.9%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Milton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5%.
Cons: A poverty rate of 20.5%.
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 $350,500, 5% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month, which is 16.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $3,164 a month in housing costs.
Milton median household income
The median household income in Milton is $87,763 and the income per person is $63,823. 20.5% of residents live below the poverty line (New York: 14%).
Housing in Milton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 750
- Owner-occupied
- 64.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 35.5%
- Vacant
- 0%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1980
- Average household size
- 2.20
Milton demographics
- Population
- 1,679
- Median age
- 50.9
- Under 18
- 18.6%
- 65 and older
- 24.4%
- Households
- 750
- Foreign-born
- 2.3%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milton ›
Education in Milton
27.9% of adults 25 and older in Milton have a bachelor's degree or higher (New York: 40.2%), and 11.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milton
- Unemployment rate
- 5%State: 6.4%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 33 min
- Work from home
- 21.2%
- Drive alone
- 69.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.4%
Milton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 1,679 | $87,763 | $350,500 | — |
| Crown Heights | 2,718 | $109,848 | $348,400 | $1,458 |
| Spackenkill | 4,279 | $141,005 | $440,500 | — |
| Marlboro | 3,679 | $119,318 | $412,800 | $1,828 |
| Poughkeepsie | 31,958 | $60,741 | $283,700 | $1,400 |
| Vassar College | 3,529 | $121,469 | $415,600 | $1,375 |
| Arlington | 2,806 | $72,364 | $315,300 | $1,641 |
| Clintondale | 1,784 | $76,071 | $318,900 | $1,162 |
| Highland | 6,367 | $101,917 | $415,900 | $1,483 |
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What is the median household income in Milton, NY?
The median household income in Milton is $87,763, about the same as the New York median of $85,974 (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 $350,500, compared with $423,800 in New York.
Is Milton, NY a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income about the same as the New York median; home values 17% lower than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 5%. Minuses: a poverty rate of 20.5%.
What is the median age in Milton?
The median age in Milton is 50.9 years (New York: 39.8).
How long is the commute in Milton?
The average commute to work in Milton is 28 minutes; 21.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milton?
The unemployment rate in Milton is 5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milton?
27.9% 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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