Milton is a small town of 215 in Illinois, with a median household income of $45,893
.
Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is
7% below the national average.
Strengths:
Milton stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes. 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: 93.3
Milton's overall cost of living index is 93.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Milton costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.
Metric
Milton, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$68,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,275
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
84.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$45,893
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Milton's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
51.4 /100k
Property Crime
282.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Milton, IL
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
2.9%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
70.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Milton sees average highs of 36.5°F in January
and 87.5°F in July,
with 40.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 15.6 inches of snow per year.
Milton's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Milton roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $68,800 and median rent is $1,275/month.
Milton's violent crime rate is 51.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 282.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Milton, IL has a population of 215, a median household income of $45,893, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Milton averages 36.5°F in January and 87.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.5 inches
with about 15.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Milton, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62352.
The population of Milton, Illinois is 215 with a median age of 49.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Milton: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $68,800, median household income $45,893, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer). 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.