What are the schools like in Milton, VT?

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 10.6:1.

What is the median household income in Milton?

The median household income in Milton, VT is $81,526 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 16.0%.

What is the weather like in Milton, VT?

Milton has an average high temperature of 28.4°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 85.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Milton, VT affordable or expensive?

Milton's cost of living index is 100, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milton is 0% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $272,700 and the median rent is $1,513 per month.

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

Milton has a violent crime rate of 186.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 670.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Milton, VT a Good Place to Live?

Milton is a small town of 3,712 in Vermont, with a median household income of $81,526 and a 16.0% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 100 (US average = 100), which is right at the national average.

Strengths: Milton stands out for lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 100.0

Milton's overall cost of living index is 100.0, where 100 represents the US national average. Milton's cost of living is right at the national average.

Metric	Milton, VT	National Avg
Median Home Value	$272,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,513	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$81,526	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Milton's violent crime rate is 186.3 per 100,000 residents — 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

186.3 /100k

Property Crime

670.8 /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 10.6:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milton, VT	National Avg
School District	Milton School District	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.6:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	88.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milton sees average highs of 28.4°F in January and 81.3°F in July, with 42.3 inches of annual precipitation and 85.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milton, VT
Average High — January	28.4°F
Average High — July	81.3°F
Annual Precipitation	42.3"
Annual Snowfall	85.9"

Demographics

Metric	Milton, VT	National Avg
Population	3,712	—
Median Age	40.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	16.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	27.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	92.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	5.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	17.3%	22.2%
65 and over	12.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Westford, VT 6 mi Fairfax, VT 6 mi South Hero, VT 9 mi Essex Junction, VT 10 mi Winooski, VT 10 mi

ZIP Codes in Milton

Milton, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code:

05468

Milton vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milton, VT affordable or expensive?

Milton's cost of living index is 100, where 100 is the national average. The median home price is $272,700 and median rent is $1,513/month.

What is the crime rate in Milton, VT?

Milton's violent crime rate is 186.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 670.8 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 10.6:1. 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milton, VT a good place to live?

Milton, VT has a population of 3,712, a median household income of $81,526, and an unemployment rate of 16.0%. 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 28.4°F in January and 81.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.3 inches with about 85.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milton?

Milton, VT is covered by 1 ZIP code: 05468.

What is the population of Milton?

The population of Milton, Vermont is 3,712 with a median age of 40.3. 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 100 (100 = US average), median home $272,700, median household income $81,526, crime index 42 (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.