Living in Milton, West Virginia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milton · Census data 2020–2024
Milton has 2,817 residents with a median age of 33.7. The median household income is $46,429 (22% lower than the West Virginia median), the median home value is $143,900, the median rent is $1,198/month.
Milton at a glance
- Population
- 2,817
- Median age
- 33.7State: 42.7
- Median household income
- $46,429State: $59,608
- Median home value
- $143,900State: $162,600
- Median rent
- $1,198/moState: $872
- Homeowners
- 59.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.3%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Milton a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%.
Cons: Median household income 22% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Milton
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Milton the median home value is $143,900, 57% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,198 per month, which is 32.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,138 a month in housing costs.
Milton median household income
The median household income in Milton is $46,429 and the income per person is $26,231. 23.3% of residents live below the poverty line (West Virginia: 16.7%).
Housing in Milton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,305
- Owner-occupied
- 59.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 40.2%
- Vacant
- 12%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1997
- Average household size
- 2.45
Milton demographics
- Population
- 2,817
- Median age
- 33.7
- Under 18
- 32.5%
- 65 and older
- 12.8%
- Households
- 1,148
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milton ›
Education in Milton
18.3% of adults 25 and older in Milton have a bachelor's degree or higher (West Virginia: 24.1%), and 8.1% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milton
- Unemployment rate
- 0.8%State: 5.4%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.8%
- Drive alone
- 72.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 88.8%
Milton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | 2,817 | $46,429 | $143,900 | $1,198 |
| Culloden | 3,040 | $73,318 | $197,800 | $798 |
| Hurricane | 6,855 | $71,167 | $210,500 | $878 |
| Salt Rock | 274 | $55,354 | — | — |
| Barboursville | 4,376 | $60,571 | $197,700 | $1,037 |
| Pea Ridge | 6,988 | $65,811 | $188,500 | $1,014 |
| Athalia | 336 | $46,250 | $108,300 | $1,021 |
| West Hamlin | 567 | $17,500 | $129,800 | $546 |
| Hamlin | 1,068 | $61,429 | $95,500 | $679 |
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What is the median household income in Milton, WV?
The median household income in Milton is $46,429, 22% lower than the West Virginia median of $59,608 (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 $143,900, compared with $162,600 in West Virginia.
How much is rent in Milton?
The median gross rent in Milton is $1,198 per month, about 32.3% of household income.
Is Milton, WV a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 0.8%. Minuses: median household income 22% lower than the West Virginia median; a poverty rate of 23.3%.
What is the median age in Milton?
The median age in Milton is 33.7 years (West Virginia: 42.7).
How long is the commute in Milton?
The average commute to work in Milton is 21 minutes; 17.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milton?
The unemployment rate in Milton is 0.8% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milton?
18.3% 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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