Living in Milton, North Dakota

Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milton · Census data 2020–2024

Milton has 43 residents with a median age of 76.1. The median household income is $43,819 (43% lower than the North Dakota median), the median home value is $308,800.

Milton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.

Milton at a glance

Population
43
Median age
76.1State: 35.9
Median household income
$43,819State: $76,657
Median home value
$308,800State: $249,900
Homeowners
100%
Bachelor's degree or higher
7%

Is Milton a good place to live?

Pros: A poverty rate of 7%.

Cons: Median household income 43% lower than the North Dakota median; home values 24% higher than the state median; unemployment of 16.7%.

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 $308,800, 7% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of — per month. Homeowners with a mortgage pay — a month in housing costs.

Median home value

Milton$308,800
North Dakota$249,900
United States$332,700

Median monthly rent

North Dakota$954
United States$1,413

Milton median household income

The median household income in Milton is $43,819 and the income per person is $40,353. 7% of residents live below the poverty line (North Dakota: 10.8%).

Median household income

Milton$43,819
North Dakota$76,657
United States$80,734

Housing in Milton: homes for sale and rent

Housing units
44
Owner-occupied
100%
Renter-occupied
0%
Vacant
29.5%Includes seasonal homes
Median year built
1997
Average household size
1.39

Milton demographics

Population
43
Median age
76.1
Under 18
0%
65 and older
86%
Households
31
Foreign-born
2.3%
Veterans
39.5%Adults 18+

Race and ethnicity

White97.7%
Hispanic or Latino0%
Black0%
Asian0%

Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milton ›

Education in Milton

7% of adults 25 and older in Milton have a bachelor's degree or higher (North Dakota: 32.7%), and 7% have a graduate or professional degree.

Bachelor's degree or higher

Milton7%
North Dakota32.7%
United States35.7%

Jobs and commute in Milton

Unemployment rate
16.7%State: 2.8%
Average commute
—State: 18 min
Work from home
0%
Drive alone
100%
Public transit
0%
Walk to work
0%
Homes with broadband
93.5%

Milton vs nearby towns

TownPopulationMedian incomeHome valueRent
Milton43$43,819$308,800—
Osnabrock115$19,479$31,900$1,053
Mountain100$52,500$99,000—
Edinburg196$54,375$65,800$630
Adams121$56,667$57,000$694
Langdon1,782$64,286$135,900$786
Hoople228$79,250$100,000$725
Walhalla865$34,107$93,000$630
Park River1,458$69,408$131,900$818

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Living in Milton: FAQ

What is the median household income in Milton, ND?

The median household income in Milton is $43,819, 43% lower than the North Dakota median of $76,657 (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 $308,800, compared with $249,900 in North Dakota.

Is Milton, ND a good place to live?

Pluses: a poverty rate of 7%. Minuses: median household income 43% lower than the North Dakota median; home values 24% higher than the state median; unemployment of 16.7%.

What is the median age in Milton?

The median age in Milton is 76.1 years (North Dakota: 35.9).

What is the unemployment rate in Milton?

The unemployment rate in Milton is 16.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).

How educated is Milton?

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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