Living in Milton, Washington
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milton · Census data 2020–2024
Milton has 8,894 residents with a median age of 37.9. The median household income is $96,540 (about the same as the Washington median), the median home value is $539,700, the median rent is $2,199/month.
Milton at a glance
- Population
- 8,894
- Median age
- 37.9State: 38.3
- Median household income
- $96,540State: $98,141
- Median home value
- $539,700State: $564,600
- Median rent
- $2,199/moState: $1,760
- Homeowners
- 55%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 22.1%
- Average commute
- 30 min
Is Milton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 4% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Washington median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
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 $539,700, 62% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,199 per month, which is 32.9% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,391 a month in housing costs.
Milton median household income
The median household income in Milton is $96,540 and the income per person is $42,137. 10.2% of residents live below the poverty line (Washington: 9.9%).
Housing in Milton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,374
- Owner-occupied
- 55%
- Renter-occupied
- 45%
- Vacant
- 2.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1988
- Average household size
- 2.70
Milton demographics
- Population
- 8,894
- Median age
- 37.9
- Under 18
- 24.8%
- 65 and older
- 13%
- Households
- 3,278
- Foreign-born
- 13.8%
- Veterans
- 8.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milton ›
Education in Milton
22.1% of adults 25 and older in Milton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Washington: 39.6%), and 7.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milton
- Unemployment rate
- 5.3%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 30 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 9.2%
- Drive alone
- 73.9%
- Public transit
- 3.4%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.5%
Milton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 8,894 | $96,540 | $539,700 | $2,199 |
| Fife Heights | 1,446 | $157,292 | $712,400 | $2,542 |
| Edgewood | 13,032 | $116,132 | $712,000 | $2,034 |
| Fife | 10,949 | $90,532 | $543,100 | $1,889 |
| Lakeland South | 13,100 | $110,735 | $589,300 | $1,899 |
| Pacific | 7,066 | $115,625 | $489,100 | $1,692 |
| Algona | 3,247 | $85,332 | $441,500 | $1,838 |
| Sumner | 10,733 | $98,191 | $519,900 | $1,974 |
| Waller | 7,683 | $101,490 | $512,200 | $1,787 |
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What is the median household income in Milton, WA?
The median household income in Milton is $96,540, about the same as the Washington median of $98,141 (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 $539,700, compared with $564,600 in Washington.
How much is rent in Milton?
The median gross rent in Milton is $2,199 per month, about 32.9% of household income.
Is Milton, WA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 4% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Washington median; an average commute of 30 minutes; unemployment of 5.3%; a poverty rate of 10.2%.
What is the median age in Milton?
The median age in Milton is 37.9 years (Washington: 38.3).
How long is the commute in Milton?
The average commute to work in Milton is 30 minutes; 9.2% 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?
22.1% 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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