What are the schools like in Milton, GA?

Milton is served primarily by Fulton County. The district operates 62 elementary schools, 20 middle schools, and 22 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Milton?

The median household income in Milton, GA is $142,845 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

What is the weather like in Milton, GA?

Milton has an average high temperature of 51.2°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Milton, GA affordable or expensive?

Milton's cost of living index is 101, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milton is 1% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $642,500 and the median rent is $1,765 per month.

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

Milton has a violent crime rate of 93.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 449.5 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Milton, GA a Good Place to Live?

Milton is a small city of 41,029 in Georgia, with a median household income of $142,845 and a 3.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 101 (US average = 100), which is 1% above the national average.

Strengths: Milton stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (A-), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include high home prices. 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: 100.9

Milton's overall cost of living index is 100.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Milton costs roughly 1% more than the average American city.

Metric	Milton, GA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$642,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,765	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$142,845	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Milton's violent crime rate is 93.7 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

93.7 /100k

Property Crime

449.5 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Milton is served primarily by Fulton County. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milton, GA	National Avg
School District	Fulton County	—
Elementary Schools	62	—
Middle Schools	20	—
High Schools	22	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	76.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milton sees average highs of 51.2°F in January and 88.8°F in July, with 53.5 inches of annual precipitation and 1.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milton, GA
Average High — January	51.2°F
Average High — July	88.8°F
Annual Precipitation	53.5"
Annual Snowfall	1.3"

Demographics

Metric	Milton, GA	National Avg
Population	41,029	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	60.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	13.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	7.2%	18.9%
Asian	16.6%	6.3%
Under 18	27.3%	22.2%
65 and over	9.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Alpharetta, GA 6 mi Mountain Park, GA 7 mi Roswell, GA 8 mi Holly Springs, GA 10 mi Johns Creek, GA 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Milton

Milton, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

30004

Milton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milton, GA affordable or expensive?

Milton's cost of living index is 101, where 100 is the national average. That puts Milton roughly 1% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $642,500 and median rent is $1,765/month.

What is the crime rate in Milton, GA?

Milton's violent crime rate is 93.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 449.5 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 Fulton County. The district has 62 elementary, 20 middle, and 22 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 76.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milton, GA a good place to live?

Milton, GA has a population of 41,029, a median household income of $142,845, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%. 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 51.2°F in January and 88.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.5 inches with about 1.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milton?

Milton, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 30004.

What is the population of Milton?

The population of Milton, Georgia is 41,029 with a median age of 40.1. 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 101 (100 = US average), median home $642,500, median household income $142,845, crime index 23 (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.