Milton, Massachusetts

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  1. Overview - Life In Milton
  2. Pros and Cons of Living In Milton
  3. Crime In Milton
  4. Cost of Living In Milton
  5. Gender In Milton
  6. Household Income For Milton
  7. Education In Milton
  8. Race & Ethnicity In Milton
About Milton, Massachusetts
Is Milton, Massachusetts a good place to live?
Milton is a city in Massachusetts state in USA with a population of 27590 residents.. The poverty rate of Milton is 5.6%, which is 60% lower than national average. The typical household in Milton earns $141050 a year, compared to the national median of $67,500. Nearly 21.5% of households earn less than $50,000 a year compared to 39% national rate.

A high school education is a basic prerequisite for most jobs, and in Milton, only 95% of adults have a high school diploma, compared to the 87.7% of adults nationwide. The unemployment rate of Milton remained 3.3%, which is 30% lower than national rate. Higher educational attainment can lead to improved job security and reduce the likelihood of financial insecurity. In Milton, only 62% of adults have a bachelor's degree and 17% have some college but no degree.

Cost of living in Milton is 156, which is 56% higher than national average. Median home value in Milton is $651600 , which is 184% higher than national average. While median income in Milton remained $141050, which is 109% higher than national average. Not only are incomes low in the town, but it also has a high cost of living, meaning a dollar does not go as far as it might elsewhere.
Population
27590
Unemployment
3.3%
30% NAT AVG.
Poverty
5.6%
60% NAT AVG.
Overall Score
7
Median Home
$651600
184% NAT AVG.
Median Income
$141050
109% NAT AVG.
Median Rent
$1239
7% NAT AVG.
Cost Of Living
156
56% NAT AVG.
People Living BPL
1 in 18
Unemployed People
1 in 30
People Earning < $10,000
1 in 33
People Earning < $50,000
21.5%
People with <= High School
1 in 4.8
People With Any Degree
1 in 1.5
Pros & Cons Overview

Jobs90%

Housing90%

Affordability80%

Safety90%

Amenities90%

Diversity85%

Education90%

Commute40%

Is Milton, Massachusetts safe place to live?
The overall crime rate in Milton, Massachusetts is 83% lower than national average. The violent crime rate of Milton is 93% lower than national average. While the property crime rate of Milton is 81% lower than national average. You have 1 in 3449 chance of being victim of violent crime. You have 1 in 263 chance of being victim of property crime.
Crime Cases
113
Violent : 8
Property : 105
Total Crime
83% NAT. AVG.
70% STATE AVG.
409.4 (per 100k)
Violent Crime
93% NAT. AVG.
91% STATE AVG.
29 (per 100k)
Property Crime
81% NAT. AVG.
64% STATE AVG.
380.4 (per 100k)
Chance Of Being A Victim Of Crime In Milton
Violent crime
1 in 3449
Property crime
1 in 263
Robbery
1 in 27590
Burglary
1 in 3066
Assault
1 in 27590
Car Theft
1 in 3066
Milton : Property Crime Ranking
Ranking Total
Crime		 Property
Crime		 Burglary Larceny Car
Thefts
In Massachusetts 73 71 69 70 55
In USA 2576 2535 2188 2499 1841
Milton : Violent Crime Ranking
Ranking Violent
Crime		 Murder Robbery Assault Rape
In Massachusetts 73 25 64 75 44
In USA 2198 330 1091 2095 1370

Violent Crime


Crime Type Count Milton
Massachusetts
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Violent Crime 8 29 308.81 387.8
Murder 0 0 2.32 6.5
Robbery 1 3.6 43.74 73.9
Assault 1 3.6 235.9 279.7
Rape 6 21.8 26.85 27.7
Property Crime


Crime Type Count Milton
 Massachusetts
 Country
Per 100,000 People
Property Crime 105 380.4 1053.18 1,958.2
Burglary 9 32.6 149.75 314.2
Larceny 87 315.2 804.29 1,398
Car Theft 9 32.6 99.15 246
Violent Crime Comparison
Property Crime Comparison

Cost of Living
Expense Milton Massachusetts National Avg.
Services 128 119 100
Groceries 114 112 100
Health 122 123 100
Housing 237 164 100
Transportation 110 109 100
Utilities 124 116 100
Cost of Living
Gender
Gender Milton Massachusetts Country
Female 53.2% 51.5% 50.8%
Male 46.8% 48.5% 49.2%
Gender

Household Income


Income Milton Massachusetts Country
Less than $10,000 3% 5% 5.8%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.5% 4.1% 4.1%
$15,000 to $24,999 4.7% 6.8% 8.5%
$25,000 to $34,999 4% 6.4% 8.6%
$35,000 to $49,999 8.3% 9% 12.0%
$50,000 to $74,999 7.1% 13.9% 17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999 7.8% 12% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 16.6% 18% 15.6%
$150,000 to $199,999 11.4% 10.6% 7.1%
$200,000 or more 35.6% 14.2% 8.3%
Education


Education Milton Massachusetts Country
< 9th Grade 2% 3% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 3% 5% 7.0%
High School or GED 16% 24% 27.0%
Other College 11% 15% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 6% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 30% 25% 20.0%
Master's Degree 22% 14% 9.0%
Professional Degree 6% 3% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 4% 3% 1.0%
Household Income
Education
Race / Ethnicity


Ethnicity Milton Massachusetts Country
White 70.3% 70.8% 60.1%
African American 16.9% 6.8% 12.2%
American Indian 0.4% 0.1% 0.6%
Asian 5.5% 6.7% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.1% 0% 0.2%
Other 0.2% 0.8% 0.3%
Multiracial 3.1% 2.7% 2.8%
Hispanic 3.5% 12% 18.2%
Race / Ethnicity