Is Milton CDP (Ulster County), NY a Good Place to Live?
Milton CDP (Ulster County) is a small town of 1,835 in New York, with a median household income of $84,479
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is
1% below the national average.
Strengths:
Milton CDP (Ulster County) stands out for solid school ratings (A-).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Milton CDP (Ulster County) is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Milton CDP (Ulster County) 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: 99.0
Milton CDP (Ulster County)'s overall cost of living index is 99.0,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Milton CDP (Ulster County) costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.
Metric
Milton CDP (Ulster County), NY
National Avg
Median Home Value
$280,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,500
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
60.6%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$84,479
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Milton CDP (Ulster County)'s violent crime rate is 54.6 per 100,000 residents
— 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
54.6 /100k
Property Crime
287.8 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Milton CDP (Ulster County) is served primarily by MARLBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Milton CDP (Ulster County), NY
National Avg
School District
MARLBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
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Elementary Schools
1
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.5:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
28.1%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Milton CDP (Ulster County) sees average highs of 36.0°F in January
and 84.8°F in July,
with 46.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 59.2 inches of snow per year.
Milton CDP (Ulster County)'s cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Milton CDP (Ulster County) roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $280,100 and median rent is $1,500/month.
Milton CDP (Ulster County)'s violent crime rate is 54.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 287.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Milton CDP (Ulster County) are operated by MARLBORO CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.5:1. 28.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Milton CDP (Ulster County), NY has a population of 1,835, a median household income of $84,479, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
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 CDP (Ulster County) averages 36.0°F in January and 84.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 46.2 inches
with about 59.2 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Milton CDP (Ulster County), NY is covered by 1 ZIP code: 12547.
The population of Milton CDP (Ulster County), New York is 1,835 with a median age of 47.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Milton CDP (Ulster County): cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $280,100, median household income $84,479, crime index 14 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Milton CDP (Ulster County) side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
