What are the schools like in Milton, DE?

Milton is served primarily by Cape Henlopen School District. The district operates 5 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.5:1.

What is the median household income in Milton?

The median household income in Milton, DE is $67,763 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 7.4%.

What is the weather like in Milton, DE?

Milton has an average high temperature of 45.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 10.5 inches.

Milton, DE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Milton, DE affordable or expensive?

Milton's cost of living index is 95, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milton is 5% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $374,000 and the median rent is $1,215 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Milton, DE?

Milton has a violent crime rate of 263.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1001.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Milton, DE a Good Place to Live?

Milton is a small town of 3,349 in Delaware, with a median household income of $67,763 and a 7.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 95 (US average = 100), which is 5% below the national average.

Strengths: Milton stands out for an affordable cost of living, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population, short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Milton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Milton city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 95.1

Milton's overall cost of living index is 95.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Milton costs roughly 5% less than the average American city.

Metric	Milton, DE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$374,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,215	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$67,763	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Safer than Average

Milton's violent crime rate is 263.6 per 100,000 residents — 31% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

263.6 /100k

Property Crime

1001.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Milton is served primarily by Cape Henlopen School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milton, DE	National Avg
School District	Cape Henlopen School District	—
Elementary Schools	5	—
Middle Schools	3	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	41.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	90.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milton sees average highs of 45.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July, with 48.8 inches of annual precipitation and 10.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milton, DE
Average High — January	45.2°F
Average High — July	87.7°F
Annual Precipitation	48.8"
Annual Snowfall	10.5"

Demographics

Metric	Milton, DE	National Avg
Population	3,349	—
Median Age	48.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	7.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	82.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	10.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.1%	6.3%
Under 18	24.7%	22.2%
65 and over	35.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Ellendale, DE 7 mi Georgetown, DE 7 mi Lincoln, DE 9 mi Lewes, DE 9 mi Slaughter Beach, DE 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Milton

Milton, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

19968

Milton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milton, DE affordable or expensive?

Milton's cost of living index is 95, where 100 is the national average. That makes Milton roughly 5% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $374,000 and median rent is $1,215/month.

What is the crime rate in Milton, DE?

Milton's violent crime rate is 263.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1001.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Milton?

Public schools in Milton are operated by Cape Henlopen School District. The district has 5 elementary, 3 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.5:1. 41.0% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milton, DE a good place to live?

Milton, DE has a population of 3,349, a median household income of $67,763, and an unemployment rate of 7.4%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Milton?

Milton averages 45.2°F in January and 87.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.8 inches with about 10.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milton?

Milton, DE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 19968.

What is the population of Milton?

The population of Milton, Delaware is 3,349 with a median age of 48.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Milton?

Key numbers for living in Milton: cost of living index 95 (100 = US average), median home $374,000, median household income $67,763, crime index 61 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Milton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.