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Milton.
About
Life in Milton
Milton is fundamentally a wealthy suburban enclave that attracts families and professionals seeking space and excellent schools without sacrificing access to Atlanta. Home prices are substantial—median values hover around $789,000, with nearly a third of homes valued above $1 million—so this is a significant financial commitment. The community skews toward educated, married couples with children; about 45% of households include kids under 18, and nearly 65% are married-couple families.
Milton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
40.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.3%
Foreign-Born
23.3%
Broadband Internet
98.4%
of households
Population Growth
-0.1%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics23.3% foreign-born, most often from India
Who lives in Milton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Milton, the largest foreign-born group is from India (42.5%), and 8.9% of residents speak Other Asian/Pacific at home.
Under 18
27.8%
of residents
65 and Older
10.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
39.5%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
18.8%
of households
Married Couples
72.2%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.72
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 48% above GA average
Rent, home values, and income in Milton
In Milton, rent runs 48% above the GA average, and home values are 160% above the GA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
31.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
12.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
100.1
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$6,509
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
72.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.4%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $936,770 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.7 pts below GA average
Unemployment in Milton and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Milton is 0.7 percentage points lower than the GA average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Milton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro area
Commute28 min avg
How Milton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Milton, most residents drive alone to work (53%), and 57% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 34 mi
Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
Major hub51.5M 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 90% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Milton runs 90% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
33.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
476.3
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Milton Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 16 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
95.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Fulton County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Fulton County, which includes Milton, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 16 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $33,000 |
| 2024 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2023 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $556,000 |
| 2022 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $87,000 |
| 2021 | 7 | Thunderstorm Wind | $482,000 |
| 2020 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $387,000 |
| 2019 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $219,500 |
| 2018 | 16 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.4M |
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.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Fulton County, county-wide
Milton is about 4% of Fulton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality49 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Fulton County, which includes Milton, is typically good — 198 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
49
Good Days
198
per year
Moderate Days
163
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Fulton County, county-wide
Milton is about 4% of Fulton County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate87°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Milton has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
71°/47°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
73°/49°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
54°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.0"
Annual Snowfall
1.3"
Hot Days/Year
32
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
67
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
96
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51°F | 31°F | 5.39" |
| Feb | 56°F | 33°F | 5.15" |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 5.16" |
| Apr | 72°F | 46°F | 4.32" |
| May | 79°F | 56°F | 4.23" |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.69" |
| Jul | 89°F | 67°F | 4.89" |
| Aug | 88°F | 67°F | 4.92" |
| Sep | 82°F | 60°F | 4.03" |
| Oct | 73°F | 49°F | 3.97" |
| Nov | 63°F | 39°F | 4.42" |
| Dec | 54°F | 34°F | 5.20" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Milton
Uninsured
2.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Milton's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Wellstar North Fulton Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · 5.1 mi away · Roswell
Emory Johns Creek Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.2 mi away · Johns Creek
Northside Hospital Forsyth
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.3 mi away · Cumming
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.
Education16.0:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Milton
Milton's student/teacher ratio is 16.0:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 77.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
8
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
77.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
16.0:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Milton (within 15 miles)
American InterContinental University-Atlanta
13.8 mi awayPrivate for-profit · 4-year · 734 students · in-state tuition $13,297 · 19% graduate · median earnings $42,612 (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: Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, 10 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Milton
Milton has 7 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (10 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
10 mi awayKennesaw Mountain National Battlefield Park
National Battlefield Park
20 mi awayMartin Luther King, Jr. National Historical Park
National Historical Park
26 mi awayLittle River Canyon National Preserve
National Preserve
77 mi awayChickamauga & Chattanooga National Military Park
National Military Park
79 mi awayFreedom Riders National Monument
National Monument
98 mi awayOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park
National Historical Park
99 mi awayPublic Libraries in Milton
Milton Branch Library
855 Mayfield Road, Milton
Cities Near Milton
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Milton FAQ
Is Milton, Georgia affordable?⌄
Milton's median rent is $2,065/month, which is significantly above the national average. The median household income is $171,295/year. Median home value is $789,000.
Is Milton, Georgia safe?⌄
Milton's violent crime rate was 34 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 476 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Milton, Georgia?⌄
Milton has an unemployment rate of 2.7%, which is strong — well below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Milton, Georgia?⌄
The cost of living in Milton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $2,065/month and median household income is $171,295/year. The median home value is $789,000. About 31% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Milton, Georgia?⌄
The average commute in Milton is 28 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