Living in Milton, Pennsylvania
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milton · Census data 2020–2024
Milton has 6,534 residents with a median age of 34. The median household income is $54,577 (30% lower than the Pennsylvania median), the median home value is $196,800, the median rent is $922/month.
Milton at a glance
- Population
- 6,534
- Median age
- 34State: 40.9
- Median household income
- $54,577State: $77,971
- Median home value
- $196,800State: $254,500
- Median rent
- $922/moState: $1,209
- Homeowners
- 48.3%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.9%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Milton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%.
Cons: Median household income 30% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
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 $196,800, 41% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $922 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,637 a month in housing costs.
Milton median household income
The median household income in Milton is $54,577 and the income per person is $31,905. 15.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Pennsylvania: 11.7%).
Housing in Milton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,038
- Owner-occupied
- 48.3%
- Renter-occupied
- 51.7%
- Vacant
- 6.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1964
- Average household size
- 2.25
Milton demographics
- Population
- 6,534
- Median age
- 34
- Under 18
- 22.8%
- 65 and older
- 16.4%
- Households
- 2,843
- Foreign-born
- 2.9%
- Veterans
- 7%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milton ›
Education in Milton
19.9% of adults 25 and older in Milton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Pennsylvania: 35.2%), and 5.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 13.3%
- Drive alone
- 77.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.4%
- Homes with broadband
- 87.2%
Milton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 6,534 | $54,577 | $196,800 | $922 |
| West Milton | 804 | $47,574 | $174,200 | $695 |
| West Chillisquaque | 2,604 | $51,304 | $121,500 | $730 |
| Montandon | 831 | $52,500 | $179,800 | $769 |
| New Columbia | 766 | $115,176 | $181,900 | — |
| Lewisburg | 5,257 | $54,767 | $235,200 | $997 |
| East Chillisquaque | 617 | $75,000 | $222,000 | $842 |
| Turbot | 1,560 | $72,000 | $221,700 | $1,463 |
| Kelly | 3,765 | $54,886 | $242,900 | $912 |
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What is the median household income in Milton, PA?
The median household income in Milton is $54,577, 30% lower than the Pennsylvania median of $77,971 (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 $196,800, compared with $254,500 in Pennsylvania.
How much is rent in Milton?
The median gross rent in Milton is $922 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Milton, PA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 23% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%. Minuses: median household income 30% lower than the Pennsylvania median; a poverty rate of 15.2%.
What is the median age in Milton?
The median age in Milton is 34 years (Pennsylvania: 40.9).
How long is the commute in Milton?
The average commute to work in Milton is 23 minutes; 13.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milton?
The unemployment rate in Milton is 5.3% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milton?
19.9% 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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