West Milton is a small town of 4,717 in Ohio, with a median household income of $56,643
and a 2.9% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is
8% below the national average.
Strengths:
West 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 West Milton is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All West 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: 92.3
West Milton's overall cost of living index is 92.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in West Milton costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.
Metric
West Milton, OH
National Avg
Median Home Value
$119,800
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$808
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$56,643
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
West Milton's violent crime rate is 177.6 per 100,000 residents
— 53% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
177.6 /100k
Property Crime
1129.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
West Milton is served primarily by Milton-Union Exempted Village.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1
(slightly above the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
West Milton, OH
National Avg
School District
Milton-Union Exempted Village
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
17.4:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
14.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
90.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
West Milton sees average highs of 37.1°F in January
and 85.9°F in July,
with 41.7 inches of annual precipitation
and 25.0 inches of snow per year.
West Milton's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average.
That makes West Milton roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $119,800 and median rent is $808/month.
West Milton's violent crime rate is 177.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1129.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in West Milton are operated by Milton-Union Exempted Village.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1. 14.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
West Milton, OH has a population of 4,717, a median household income of $56,643, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%.
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.
West Milton averages 37.1°F in January and 85.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.7 inches
with about 25.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
West Milton, OH is covered by 2 ZIP codes: 45383, 45339.
The population of West Milton, Ohio is 4,717 with a median age of 40.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in West Milton: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $119,800, median household income $56,643, crime index 50 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare West Milton side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
