Milton, WA
Demographics And Statistics
Living In Milton, Washington Summary
Life in Milton research summary. HomeSnacks has been using Saturday Night Science to research the quality of life in Milton over the past nine years using Census, FBI, Zillow, and other primary data sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Milton:
The population in Milton is 8,543.
The median home value in Milton is $535,284.
The median income in Milton is $90,372.
The cost of living in Milton is 118 which is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median rent in Milton is $1,836.
The unemployment rate in Milton is 6.2%.
The poverty rate in Milton is 8.8%.
The average high in Milton is 60.4° and the average low is 43.3°.
Milton SnackAbility
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Milton, WA Crime Report
Crime in Milton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Milton. Key points include:
There were 399 total crimes in Milton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Milton is 4,378.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Milton is 438.9 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Milton is 3,939.4 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Milton is 88.38% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Milton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Milton / 100k People |
Washington / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 399 | 4,378.4 | 3,026.1 | 2,324.2 |
| Violent Crime | 40 | 438.9 | 293.7 | 369.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.9 | 6.3 |
| Robbery | 17 | 186.5 | 67.4 | 66.1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 22 | 241.4 | 187.6 | 268.2 |
| Property Crime | 359 | 3,939.4 | 2,732.4 | 1,954.4 |
| Burglary | 48 | 526.7 | 522.1 | 269.8 |
| Larceny | 210 | 2,304.4 | 1,854.2 | 1,401.9 |
| Car Theft | 101 | 1,108.3 | 356.1 | 282.7 |
Milton, WA Cost Of Living
Cost of living in Milton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Milton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Washington. Key points include:
The cost of living in Milton is 118 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Milton is 1.2x higher than the national average.
The median home value in Milton is $535,284.
The median income in Milton is $90,372.
Milton's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Milton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Milton | Washington | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 118 | 115 | 100 | |
| Services | 119 | 112 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 122 | 109 | 100 | |
| Health | 129 | 119 | 100 | |
| Housing | 126 | 129 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 119 | 116 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 90 | 100 | |
Milton, WA Weather
The average high in Milton is 60.4° and the average low is 43.3°.
There are 107.8 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.0 inches of precipitation each year with 4.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Milton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 60.4 |
| Average Annual Low | 43.3 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 107.8 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.0 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 4.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
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Milton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Milton
The current population in Milton is 8,543. The population has increased 26.8% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8,543 | 13.3% |
| 2021 | 7,543 | 0.8% |
| 2020 | 7,481 | 3.3% |
| 2019 | 7,239 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 7,219 | -0.6% |
| 2017 | 7,260 | 1.1% |
| 2016 | 7,180 | 1.0% |
| 2015 | 7,107 | 2.6% |
| 2014 | 6,927 | 2.8% |
| 2013 | 6,737 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Milton
Milton is:
72.4% White with 6,185 White residents.
1.5% African American with 125 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 6 American Indian residents.
7.3% Asian with 624 Asian residents.
1.4% Hawaiian with 117 Hawaiian residents.
1.0% Other with 89 Other residents.
6.5% Two Or More with 556 Two Or More residents.
9.8% Hispanic with 841 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Milton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 72.4% | 65.5% | 58.9% |
| African American | 1.5% | 3.8% | 12.1% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.9% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 7.3% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Hawaiian | 1.4% | 0.7% | 0.2% |
| Other | 1.0% | 0.5% | 0.4% |
| Two Or More | 6.5% | 6.1% | 3.5% |
| Hispanic | 9.8% | 13.5% | 18.7% |
Gender in Milton
Milton is 51.2% female with 4,378 female residents.
Milton is 48.8% male with 4,165 male residents.
| Gender | Milton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.2% | 49.6% | 50.4% |
| Male | 48.8% | 50.4% | 49.6% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Milton for adults over 25
4.0% of adults in Milton completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Milton completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Milton completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Milton completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Milton completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Milton completed bachelor's degree.
5.0% of adults in Milton completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Milton completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Milton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Milton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 4.0% | 4.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 22.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 23.0% | 21.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Milton, Washington
2.9% of households in Milton earn Less than $10,000.
1.3% of households in Milton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
2.4% of households in Milton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.4% of households in Milton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
8.7% of households in Milton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.3% of households in Milton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
17.4% of households in Milton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
19.7% of households in Milton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.1% of households in Milton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
10.9% of households in Milton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Milton | WA | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 2.9% | 3.7% | 4.9% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.3% | 2.8% | 3.8% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 2.4% | 5.3% | 7.0% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.4% | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 8.7% | 9.1% | 10.7% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.3% | 15.2% | 16.1% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 17.4% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 19.7% | 19.0% | 17.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.1% | 10.8% | 8.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 10.9% | 15.4% | 11.4% |
