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Milton, Florida

Introduction to Milton, States

Milton, Florida, in Santa Rosa county, is 18 miles NE of Pensacola, Florida (center to center) and 187 miles E of New Orleans, Louisiana. The city benefits from easy access to nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Pensacola metropolitan area. Milton has a population of approximately 7,045.

Milton History

The city of Milton, formerly known as Scratch Ankle, due to its propensity to grow briars, was also known as Milltown, because it had the greatest mill in the area. The community, officially incorporated in 1844, was also called "Scottman’s Anchorage" because of the lumber barges that used to traverse the Blackwater River. The community is the county seat of Santa Rosa County, which was established in 1842 and named after Santa Rosa Island, Florida.

Milton and nearby Attractions

  • Historic Pensacola Village
  • Blackwater River State Park
  • National Museum of Naval Aviation
  • Henderson Beach State Park
  • Pensacola Historical Museum
  • Perdido Key State Park

Things To Do In Milton

The city has numerous parks such as the Blackwater River State Park, the Henderson Beach State Park, the Fred Gannon Rocky Bayou State Park, and the Perdido Key State Park, all of which offer ample recreational opportunities. Gateway Shopping Center is a popular shopping destination and there are also several golf courses such as the Tanglewood Golf and Country Club, the Champion Golf Club and the Marcus Pointe Golf Club. One may plan a day-trip to the West Florida Railroad Museum, the Arcadia Sawmill and the Arcadia Cotton Mill as well as the Robert Lee Norton House. Santa Rosa County Fair is an annual event hosted by the city of Milton during April.

Milton Transportation

Air transportation is available at the Pensacola Regional Airport.

Milton Higher Education

Faith Bible College is the local higher educational institution. Other nearby institutions include Pensacola Junior College, The University of South Alabama, and The University of South Florida.

High Points

Milton strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Florida):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 12%Milton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Milton, FL

Comparing Milton to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Florida (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Female Share of the Population99
Racial Diversity85
Senior Citizens85
Age of the Population32
Well-Paid Single Men23
Male Share of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size67
Portion of People Married56

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
College Educated Adults44
People Above Poverty34
People in Middle Class or Better23
Median Family Income23

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work75
Short Commute Times57
Public Transportation Use44
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes99
Seasonal and Vacation Housing82
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals88
Affordability of Rents88
People Living Alone65
Housing Recently Built52

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime34
Low Violent Crime24

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