Living in West Milton, Ohio
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of West Milton · Census data 2020–2024
West Milton has 4,771 residents with a median age of 40.4. The median household income is $62,885 (12% lower than the Ohio median), the median home value is $141,800, the median rent is $963/month.
West Milton at a glance
- Population
- 4,771
- Median age
- 40.4State: 39.7
- Median household income
- $62,885State: $71,389
- Median home value
- $141,800State: $214,800
- Median rent
- $963/moState: $1,034
- Homeowners
- 71%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 14.8%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is West Milton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 34% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%.
Cons: Median household income 12% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in West Milton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In West Milton the median home value is $141,800, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $963 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,120 a month in housing costs.
West Milton median household income
The median household income in West Milton is $62,885 and the income per person is $34,433. 15.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Ohio: 13.3%).
Housing in West Milton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,287
- Owner-occupied
- 71%
- Renter-occupied
- 29%
- Vacant
- 10.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1973
- Average household size
- 2.33
West Milton demographics
- Population
- 4,771
- Median age
- 40.4
- Under 18
- 25.5%
- 65 and older
- 20.6%
- Households
- 2,052
- Foreign-born
- 0.8%
- Veterans
- 5.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of West Milton ›
Education in West Milton
14.8% of adults 25 and older in West Milton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Ohio: 31.5%), and 7.6% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in West Milton
- Unemployment rate
- 2.3%State: 4.8%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.5%
- Drive alone
- 91.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.9%
West Milton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Milton | 4,771 | $62,885 | $141,800 | $963 |
| Ludlow Falls | 105 | $60,250 | $97,800 | $1,031 |
| Union | 7,037 | $73,353 | $169,200 | $1,118 |
| Potsdam | 253 | $66,250 | $124,300 | $1,604 |
| Laura | 436 | $78,125 | $123,700 | $825 |
| Phillipsburg | 406 | $74,722 | $152,200 | $997 |
| Clayton | 13,277 | $92,879 | $208,200 | $1,070 |
| Pleasant Hill | 1,526 | $72,330 | $176,000 | $737 |
| Englewood | 13,356 | $80,030 | $182,800 | $953 |
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What is the median household income in West Milton, OH?
The median household income in West Milton is $62,885, 12% lower than the Ohio median of $71,389 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in West Milton?
The median home value in West Milton is $141,800, compared with $214,800 in Ohio.
How much is rent in West Milton?
The median gross rent in West Milton is $963 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is West Milton, OH a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 34% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.3%. Minuses: median household income 12% lower than the Ohio median; an average commute of 28 minutes; a poverty rate of 15.3%.
What is the median age in West Milton?
The median age in West Milton is 40.4 years (Ohio: 39.7).
How long is the commute in West Milton?
The average commute to work in West Milton is 28 minutes; 7.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in West Milton?
The unemployment rate in West Milton is 2.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is West Milton?
14.8% of adults in West 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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