What are the schools like in Milton, IN?

School district data for Milton is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Milton?

The median household income in Milton, IN is $40,139 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.1%.

What is the weather like in Milton, IN?

Milton has an average high temperature of 33.8°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Milton, IN affordable or expensive?

Milton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milton is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $82,300 and the median rent is $621 per month.

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

Crime rate data for Milton is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Milton, IN a Good Place to Live?

Milton is a small town of 323 in Indiana, with a median household income of $40,139 and a 1.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

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

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: 88.0

Milton's overall cost of living index is 88.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Milton costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Milton, IN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$82,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$621	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	69.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$40,139	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Milton is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Milton, IN	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	13.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	89.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milton sees average highs of 33.8°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 42.6 inches of annual precipitation and 24.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milton, IN
Average High — January	33.8°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	42.6"
Annual Snowfall	24.8"

Demographics

Metric	Milton, IN	National Avg
Population	323	—
Median Age	40.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.6 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.5%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.9%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	19.5%	22.2%
65 and over	12.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cambridge City, IN 2 mi East Germantown, IN 2 mi Mount Auburn, IN 2 mi Dublin, IN 3 mi Straughn, IN 7 mi

ZIP Codes in Milton

Milton, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

47357

Milton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milton, IN affordable or expensive?

Milton's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Milton roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $82,300 and median rent is $621/month.

What is the crime rate in Milton, IN?

Crime data for Milton is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Milton?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Milton, IN a good place to live?

Milton, IN has a population of 323, a median household income of $40,139, and an unemployment rate of 1.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Milton?

Milton averages 33.8°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.6 inches with about 24.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milton?

Milton, IN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 47357.

What is the population of Milton?

The population of Milton, Indiana is 323 with a median age of 40.5. 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 88 (100 = US average), median home $82,300, median household income $40,139. 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.