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Milton.
About
Life in Milton
Milton is a community of 10,485 people in Florida. The median household income is $76,301, median rent runs about $1,455 per month, and median home values are around $233,100. Unemployment is low at 4.1%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Milton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.1%
Foreign-Born
3.0%
Broadband Internet
89.2%
of households
Population Growth
+12.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.0% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Milton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Milton, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (20.9%), and 5.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
14.6%
of residents
65 and Older
16.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
20.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
32.6%
of households
Married Couples
36.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.20
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 13% below FL average
Rent, home values, and income in Milton
In Milton, rent runs 13% below the FL average, and home values are 35% below the FL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
21.7%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
11.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
97.7
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,454
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
52.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1987
median year built
Vacant Homes
8.8%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $286,472 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for FL
Unemployment in Milton
Unemployment in Santa Rosa County, which includes Milton, is close to the FL average.
Unemployment rate
Milton: Santa Rosa County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Santa Rosa County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Milton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26 min avg
How Milton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Milton, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 65% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Pensacola International Airport (PNS)
Small hub1.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 57% below national average
Crime rates for 2023
Older dataThe latest complete year reported to the FBI is 2023. It's compared with the national rate for 2023.
Violent crime in Milton runs 57% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
165
per 100,000 residents
Below average (386 national, 2023)
Property Crime Rate
1,677.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,951 national, 2023)
Milton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 10 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Santa Rosa County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Santa Rosa County, which includes Milton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 10 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 15 | Thunderstorm Wind | $20,000 |
| 2021 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 13 | Thunderstorm Wind | $115.9M |
| 2019 | 5 | Lightning | $35,000 |
| 2018 | 11 | Lightning | $58,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Santa Rosa County, county-wide
Air Quality44 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Santa Rosa County, which includes Milton, is typically good — 258 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
44
Good Days
258
per year
Moderate Days
107
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Santa Rosa County, county-wide
Climate92°F summers, 44°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Milton has hot summers (avg high 92°F) and mild winters (avg low 44°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
80°/57°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
92°/73°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
82°/59°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
66°/44°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
66.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.1"
Hot Days/Year
100
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
21
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
112
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65°F | 42°F | 5.46" |
| Feb | 68°F | 45°F | 4.85" |
| Mar | 74°F | 51°F | 5.39" |
| Apr | 80°F | 56°F | 5.93" |
| May | 86°F | 64°F | 3.80" |
| Jun | 92°F | 72°F | 6.76" |
| Jul | 93°F | 75°F | 7.61" |
| Aug | 93°F | 74°F | 6.39" |
| Sep | 90°F | 70°F | 6.53" |
| Oct | 83°F | 59°F | 3.87" |
| Nov | 73°F | 49°F | 4.36" |
| Dec | 66°F | 45°F | 5.44" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Milton
Milton has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
16.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Santa Rosa Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
HCA Florida West Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.5 mi away · Pensacola
Sacred Heart Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 14.3 mi away · Pensacola
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education19.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Milton
Milton's student/teacher ratio is 19.3:1 (higher than the national average of 16:1), and 25.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.1%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
19.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Milton (within 15 miles)
Public · 4-year · 9,330 students · in-state tuition $6,360 · 64% graduate · median earnings $52,902 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 7,538 students · in-state tuition $2,363 · 37% graduate · median earnings $41,050 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Gulf Islands National Seashore, 24 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Milton
Milton has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Gulf Islands National Seashore (24 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Gulf Islands National Seashore
National Seashore
24 mi awayPublic Libraries in Milton
Milton Library
5541 Alabama St., Milton
Cities Near Milton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Milton FAQ
Is Milton, Florida affordable?⌄
Milton's median rent is $1,455/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $76,301/year. Median home value is $233,100.
Is Milton, Florida safe?⌄
Milton's violent crime rate was 165 per 100,000 residents in 2023, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 386/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1678 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Milton, Florida?⌄
Santa Rosa County, which includes Milton, has an unemployment rate of 4.1%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Milton, Florida?⌄
The cost of living in Milton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,455/month and median household income is $76,301/year. The median home value is $233,100. About 22% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Milton, Florida?⌄
The average commute in Milton is 26 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from