Living in Milton, Vermont
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milton · Census data 2020–2024
Milton has 10,769 residents with a median age of 41.6. The median household income is $118,977 (47% higher than the Vermont median), the median home value is $372,500, the median rent is $1,536/month.
Milton at a glance
- Population
- 10,769
- Median age
- 41.6State: 43.1
- Median household income
- $118,977State: $81,203
- Median home value
- $372,500State: $316,600
- Median rent
- $1,536/moState: $1,234
- Homeowners
- 86.9%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 33.1%
- Average commute
- 28 min
Is Milton a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 47% higher than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 3.6%.
Cons: Home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
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 $372,500, 12% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,536 per month, which is 31.4% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,104 a month in housing costs.
Milton median household income
The median household income in Milton is $118,977 and the income per person is $55,853. 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line (Vermont: 10.1%).
Housing in Milton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 4,425
- Owner-occupied
- 86.9%
- Renter-occupied
- 13.1%
- Vacant
- 4.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1985
- Average household size
- 2.55
Milton demographics
- Population
- 10,769
- Median age
- 41.6
- Under 18
- 17.6%
- 65 and older
- 16%
- Households
- 4,220
- Foreign-born
- 3.9%
- Veterans
- 7.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milton ›
Education in Milton
33.1% of adults 25 and older in Milton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Vermont: 43.8%), and 10.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milton
- Unemployment rate
- 6%State: 3.6%
- Average commute
- 28 minState: 24 min
- Work from home
- 14.6%
- Drive alone
- 78.5%
- Public transit
- 0.8%
- Walk to work
- 0.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.4%
Milton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 10,769 | $118,977 | $372,500 | $1,536 |
| Georgia | 4,890 | $105,011 | $360,300 | $1,629 |
| Colchester | 17,648 | $97,891 | $394,400 | $1,474 |
| South Hero | 1,586 | $127,434 | $558,300 | $1,439 |
| Westford | 2,290 | $112,750 | $424,500 | $2,375 |
| Grand Isle | 2,192 | $100,846 | $398,600 | $1,363 |
| Fairfax | 5,226 | $128,963 | $378,200 | $1,080 |
| Essex | 11,516 | $110,199 | $447,300 | $1,569 |
| Winooski | 8,293 | $79,522 | $381,500 | $1,643 |
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What is the median household income in Milton, VT?
The median household income in Milton is $118,977, 47% higher than the Vermont median of $81,203 (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 $372,500, compared with $316,600 in Vermont.
How much is rent in Milton?
The median gross rent in Milton is $1,536 per month, about 31.4% of household income.
Is Milton, VT a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 47% higher than the Vermont median; a poverty rate of 3.6%. Minuses: home values 18% higher than the state median; an average commute of 28 minutes; unemployment of 6%.
What is the median age in Milton?
The median age in Milton is 41.6 years (Vermont: 43.1).
How long is the commute in Milton?
The average commute to work in Milton is 28 minutes; 14.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milton?
The unemployment rate in Milton is 6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milton?
33.1% 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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