Living in Milton-Freewater, Oregon
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milton-Freewater · Census data 2020–2024
Milton-Freewater has 7,036 residents with a median age of 32.9. The median household income is $52,183 (37% lower than the Oregon median), the median home value is $240,000, the median rent is $877/month.
Milton-Freewater at a glance
- Population
- 7,036
- Median age
- 32.9State: 40.4
- Median household income
- $52,183State: $83,011
- Median home value
- $240,000State: $477,600
- Median rent
- $877/moState: $1,525
- Homeowners
- 48%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8%
- Average commute
- 17 min
Is Milton-Freewater a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 37% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Milton-Freewater
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Milton-Freewater the median home value is $240,000, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $877 per month, which is 28% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,413 a month in housing costs.
Milton-Freewater median household income
The median household income in Milton-Freewater is $52,183 and the income per person is $22,994. 12.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Oregon: 11.9%).
Housing in Milton-Freewater: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 2,862
- Owner-occupied
- 48%
- Renter-occupied
- 52%
- Vacant
- 14.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1976
- Average household size
- 2.79
Milton-Freewater demographics
- Population
- 7,036
- Median age
- 32.9
- Under 18
- 27.9%
- 65 and older
- 16.5%
- Households
- 2,452
- Foreign-born
- 14.3%
- Veterans
- 3.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milton-Freewater ›
Education in Milton-Freewater
8% of adults 25 and older in Milton-Freewater have a bachelor's degree or higher (Oregon: 36.8%), and 2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milton-Freewater
- Unemployment rate
- 7.3%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 17 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 5.8%
- Drive alone
- 53.1%
- Public transit
- 1.3%
- Walk to work
- 8.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Milton-Freewater vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton-Freewater | 7,036 | $52,183 | $240,000 | $877 |
| Umapine | 1,215 | $55,927 | $459,000 | $967 |
| College Place | 9,854 | $61,914 | $366,600 | $1,186 |
| Weston | 443 | $45,000 | $135,900 | $1,313 |
| Garrett | 1,697 | $118,609 | $372,000 | $780 |
| Walla Walla East | 2,099 | $89,951 | $607,900 | — |
| Walla Walla | 33,925 | $66,748 | $393,600 | $1,323 |
| Athena | 1,377 | $71,898 | $239,200 | $894 |
| Helix | 471 | $190,270 | $225,600 | $818 |
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What is the median household income in Milton-Freewater, OR?
The median household income in Milton-Freewater is $52,183, 37% lower than the Oregon median of $83,011 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Milton-Freewater?
The median home value in Milton-Freewater is $240,000, compared with $477,600 in Oregon.
How much is rent in Milton-Freewater?
The median gross rent in Milton-Freewater is $877 per month, about 28% of household income.
Is Milton-Freewater, OR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 50% lower than the state median; an average commute of 17 minutes. Minuses: median household income 37% lower than the Oregon median; unemployment of 7.3%; a poverty rate of 12.6%.
What is the median age in Milton-Freewater?
The median age in Milton-Freewater is 32.9 years (Oregon: 40.4).
How long is the commute in Milton-Freewater?
The average commute to work in Milton-Freewater is 17 minutes; 5.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milton-Freewater?
The unemployment rate in Milton-Freewater is 7.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milton-Freewater?
8% of adults in Milton-Freewater 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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