What are the schools like in Milton, NH?

Milton is served primarily by Milton School District. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Milton?

The median household income in Milton, NH is $43,750 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Milton, NH?

Milton has an average high temperature of 32.6°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Milton, NH 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 N/A and the median rent is $940 per month.

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

Milton has a violent crime rate of 87.1 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 718.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Milton, NH a Good Place to Live?

Milton is a small town of 349 in New Hampshire, with a median household income of $43,750 . 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 (B), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an above-average cost of living. 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, NH	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$940	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	74.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$43,750	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Milton's violent crime rate is 87.1 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

87.1 /100k

Property Crime

718.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Milton is served primarily by Milton School District. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milton, NH	National Avg
School District	Milton School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	25.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	81.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milton sees average highs of 32.6°F in January and 81.9°F in July, with 51.1 inches of annual precipitation and 38.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milton, NH
Average High — January	32.6°F
Average High — July	81.9°F
Annual Precipitation	51.1"
Annual Snowfall	38.9"

Demographics

Metric	Milton, NH	National Avg
Population	349	—
Median Age	61.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	23.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	100.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	6.3%	22.2%
65 and over	39.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Farmington, NH 4 mi Union, NH 6 mi Rochester, NH 7 mi Milton Mills, NH 7 mi Sanbornville, NH 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Milton

Milton, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

03851

Milton vs Other Cities

Milton, NH vs Farmington, NH Milton, NH vs Union, NH Milton, NH vs Rochester, NH Milton, NH vs Milton Mills, NH Milton, NH vs Sanbornville, NH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milton, NH 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 N/A and median rent is $940/month.

What is the crime rate in Milton, NH?

Milton's violent crime rate is 87.1 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 718.8 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 School District. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milton, NH a good place to live?

Milton, NH has a population of 349, a median household income of $43,750, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 32.6°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 51.1 inches with about 38.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milton?

Milton, NH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 03851.

What is the population of Milton?

The population of Milton, New Hampshire is 349 with a median age of 61.7. 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 N/A, median household income $43,750, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. 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.