What are the schools like in Milton, MA?

Milton is served primarily by Milton. The district operates 4 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.8:1.

What is the median household income in Milton?

The median household income in Milton, MA is $170,531 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

What is the weather like in Milton, MA?

Milton has an average high temperature of 34.7°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 69.3 inches.

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

Q: Is Milton, MA affordable or expensive?

Milton's cost of living index is 112, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milton is 12% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $838,100 and the median rent is $1,454 per month.

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

Milton has a violent crime rate of 52.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 561.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Milton, MA a Good Place to Live?

Milton is a small city of 28,450 in Massachusetts, with a median household income of $170,531 and a 3.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 112 (US average = 100), which is 12% 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 an above-average cost of living, high home prices, 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: 111.6

Milton's overall cost of living index is 111.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Milton costs roughly 12% more than the average American city.

Metric	Milton, MA	National Avg
Median Home Value	$838,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,454	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$170,531	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Milton's violent crime rate is 52.0 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

52.0 /100k

Property Crime

561.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Milton is served primarily by Milton. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milton, MA	National Avg
School District	Milton	—
Elementary Schools	4	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	12.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	67.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milton sees average highs of 34.7°F in January and 81.7°F in July, with 53.3 inches of annual precipitation and 69.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milton, MA
Average High — January	34.7°F
Average High — July	81.7°F
Annual Precipitation	53.3"
Annual Snowfall	69.3"

Demographics

Metric	Milton, MA	National Avg
Population	28,450	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	34.5 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	70.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	16.1%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	3.5%	18.9%
Asian	6.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.1%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Quincy, MA 4 mi Randolph Town, MA 5 mi Braintree Town, MA 5 mi Dedham, MA 5 mi Brookline, MA 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Milton

Milton, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code:

02186

Milton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milton, MA affordable or expensive?

Milton's cost of living index is 112, where 100 is the national average. That puts Milton roughly 12% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $838,100 and median rent is $1,454/month.

What is the crime rate in Milton, MA?

Milton's violent crime rate is 52.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 561.9 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 Milton. The district has 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.8:1. 67.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milton, MA a good place to live?

Milton, MA has a population of 28,450, a median household income of $170,531, and an unemployment rate of 3.8%. 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 34.7°F in January and 81.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 53.3 inches with about 69.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milton?

Milton, MA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 02186.

What is the population of Milton?

The population of Milton, Massachusetts is 28,450 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 112 (100 = US average), median home $838,100, median household income $170,531, crime index 19 (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.