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Living in
Milton.
Milton is an unincorporated community in Norfolk County, MA. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Milton
If you're considering Milton, understand upfront that you're looking at a high-cost Boston suburb where a median home price of $933,200 and median rent of $1,474/month reflect its affluent character and proximity to the city. The 32-minute average commute to Boston is reasonable for the region, and the 4.1% unemployment rate suggests a stable local job market, though most residents likely work elsewhere. The community skews family-oriented and educated—70% hold college degrees—with strong schools including a rare French immersion program starting in first grade, which appeals to many families.
Milton at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.7%
Foreign-Born
14.1%
Broadband Internet
98.6%
of households
Population Growth
+3.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics14.1% foreign-born, most often from Haiti
Who lives in Milton: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Milton, the largest foreign-born group is from Haiti (29.4%), and 7.1% of residents speak French/Haitian at home.
Under 18
25.3%
of residents
65 and Older
16.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
42.9%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
17.3%
of households
Married Couples
62.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.97
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 16% below MA average
Rent, home values, and income in Milton
In Milton, rent runs 16% below the MA average, and home values are 66% above the MA average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.9%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
108.3
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$9,677
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
85.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1945
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $1,073,972 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below MA average
Unemployment in Milton
Unemployment in Norfolk County, which includes Milton, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the MA average.
Unemployment rate
Milton: Norfolk County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Norfolk County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Milton is about 4% of Norfolk County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Milton Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute31.3 min avg
How Milton residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Milton, most residents drive alone to work (54%), and 48% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 8 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)
Major hub21.0M 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 79% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Milton runs 79% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
69.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
555.8
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Milton Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 8 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Norfolk County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Norfolk County, which includes Milton, the most common type is strong wind, with 8 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | $12,200 |
| 2024 | 14 | High Wind | $4,200 |
| 2023 | 24 | Thunderstorm Wind | $48,800 |
| 2022 | 25 | Strong Wind | $17,500 |
| 2021 | 30 | Thunderstorm Wind | $322,000 |
| 2020 | 57 | Strong Wind | $30.2M |
| 2019 | 27 | Strong Wind | $90,800 |
| 2018 | 45 | Strong Wind | $240,000 |
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
Norfolk County, county-wide
Milton is about 4% of Norfolk County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality39 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Norfolk County, which includes Milton, is typically good — 308 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
39
Good Days
308
per year
Moderate Days
55
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Norfolk County, county-wide
Milton is about 4% of Norfolk County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate79°F summers, 21°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Milton has mild summers (avg high 79°F) and cold winters (avg low 21°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
56°/38°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
79°/61°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
61°/44°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
37°/21°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
53.9"
Annual Snowfall
69.7"
Hot Days/Year
9
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
121
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
140
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 35°F | 18°F | 4.50" |
| Feb | 37°F | 20°F | 4.00" |
| Mar | 44°F | 27°F | 5.52" |
| Apr | 56°F | 38°F | 4.76" |
| May | 67°F | 48°F | 3.82" |
| Jun | 75°F | 58°F | 4.63" |
| Jul | 82°F | 64°F | 3.47" |
| Aug | 80°F | 63°F | 3.91" |
| Sep | 73°F | 56°F | 4.06" |
| Oct | 61°F | 44°F | 5.49" |
| Nov | 50°F | 34°F | 4.31" |
| Dec | 40°F | 25°F | 5.39" |
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
1.2%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
Beth Israel Deaconess Hospital - Milton
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Carney Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 2 mi away · Boston
Brigham and Women Faulkner Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.7 mi away · Jamaica Plain
Arbour Hospital
Psychiatric · 5.1 mi away · Boston
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.
Education12.7:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Milton
Milton's student/teacher ratio is 12.7:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 71.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
5
within city limits
College Degree Rate
71.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.7:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges & Universities in Milton
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,780 students · in-state tuition $49,420 · 56% graduate · median earnings $69,321 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 2-year · 525 students · in-state tuition $30,637 · 66% graduate · median earnings $84,123 (10 yrs after entry)
Nearby Colleges (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 18,248 students · in-state tuition $71,372 · 89% graduate · median earnings $89,087 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 17,326 students · in-state tuition $69,289 · 91% graduate · median earnings $99,371 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Massachusetts-Boston
4.6 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,512 students · in-state tuition $16,558 · 62% graduate · median earnings $70,597 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,085 students · in-state tuition $73,508 · 91% graduate · median earnings $112,178 (10 yrs after entry)
Public · 2-year · 8,612 students · in-state tuition $6,288 · 22% graduate · median earnings $51,734 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 7,601 students · in-state tuition $64,796 · 98% graduate · median earnings $121,957 (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: Adams National Historical Park, 3 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Milton
Milton has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Adams National Historical Park (3 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Adams National Historical Park
National Historical Park
3 mi awayFrederick Law Olmsted National Historic Site
National Historic Site
6 mi awayJohn Fitzgerald Kennedy National Historic Site
National Historic Site
7 mi awayBoston African American National Historic Site
National Historic Site
8 mi awayBoston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
National Recreation Area
8 mi awayBoston National Historical Park
National Historical Park
8 mi awayLongfellow House Washington's Headquarters National Historic Site
National Historic Site
9 mi awaySaugus Iron Works National Historic Site
National Historic Site
15 mi awayPublic Libraries in Milton
Milton Public Library
476 Canton Ave., Milton
Cities Near Milton
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Milton?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Milton FAQ
Is Milton, Massachusetts affordable?⌄
Milton's median rent is $1,474/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $188,529/year. Median home value is $933,200.
Is Milton, Massachusetts safe?⌄
Milton's violent crime rate was 70 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 556 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Milton, Massachusetts?⌄
Norfolk 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, Massachusetts?⌄
The cost of living in Milton is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,474/month and median household income is $188,529/year. The median home value is $933,200. About 42% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Milton, Massachusetts?⌄
The average commute in Milton is 31 minutes, which is longer than 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