What are the schools like in Milton, FL?

Milton is served primarily by SANTA ROSA. The district operates 19 elementary schools, 7 middle schools, and 9 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 18.4:1.

What is the median household income in Milton?

The median household income in Milton, FL is $70,299 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 5.0%.

What is the weather like in Milton, FL?

Milton has an average high temperature of 64.6°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 0.1 inches.

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

Q: Is Milton, FL affordable or expensive?

Milton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milton is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $167,200 and the median rent is $1,528 per month.

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

Milton has a violent crime rate of 120.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1729.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Milton, FL a Good Place to Live?

Milton is a small city of 10,254 in Florida, with a median household income of $70,299 and a 5.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Milton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 95.6

Milton's overall cost of living index is 95.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Milton costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Milton, FL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$167,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,528	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	48.7%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$70,299	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Milton's violent crime rate is 120.9 per 100,000 residents — 68% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

120.9 /100k

Property Crime

1729.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Milton is served primarily by SANTA ROSA. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milton, FL	National Avg
School District	SANTA ROSA	—
Elementary Schools	19	—
Middle Schools	7	—
High Schools	9	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	18.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	22.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milton sees average highs of 64.6°F in January and 92.7°F in July, with 66.4 inches of annual precipitation and 0.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milton, FL
Average High — January	64.6°F
Average High — July	92.7°F
Annual Precipitation	66.4"
Annual Snowfall	0.1"

Demographics

Metric	Milton, FL	National Avg
Population	10,254	—
Median Age	40.0	38.9
Unemployment Rate	5.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	84.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.5%	18.9%
Asian	3.8%	6.3%
Under 18	14.4%	22.2%
65 and over	17.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Bagdad, FL 3 mi Pea Ridge, FL 3 mi Point Baker, FL 4 mi Roeville, FL 5 mi East Milton, FL 5 mi

Milton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milton, FL affordable or expensive?

Milton's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Milton roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $167,200 and median rent is $1,528/month.

What is the crime rate in Milton, FL?

Milton's violent crime rate is 120.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1729.4 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 SANTA ROSA. The district has 19 elementary, 7 middle, and 9 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.4:1. 22.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milton, FL a good place to live?

Milton, FL has a population of 10,254, a median household income of $70,299, and an unemployment rate of 5.0%. 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 64.6°F in January and 92.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 66.4 inches with about 0.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of Milton?

The population of Milton, Florida is 10,254 with a median age of 40.0. 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 96 (100 = US average), median home $167,200, median household income $70,299, crime index 52 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.