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Milton, NY


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Milton, New York

Milton contains a population of approximately 2,692.

The People and Families of Milton

In Milton, about 67% of adults are married. Married couples seem to be the rule in Milton, at least compared to other towns of its size. The town has a large-family feeling. There are plenty of young children in Milton.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Milton had a median family income of $61,069. There just aren't a lot of poor people in Milton. Interestingly, lots of people in the town have Bachelor's degrees (or better).

Milton Housing

Milton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 90% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Homes in the town are newer than those found in most places. Rents in Milton tend toward the low side for New York.

Commuting

In Milton, 96% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMilton Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Milton People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 10%Milton Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 13%Milton College Educated Adults
Affordability of Rents
(vs. State)
Top 19%Milton Affordability of Rents

Comparative Profile of Milton, NY

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old1010
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women63
Well-Paid Single Men63
Racial Diversity64
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married109
Average Household Size98

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better108
Median Family Income106
College Educated Adults96

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use73
Working at Home43
Short Commute Times25
Walking and Biking to Work11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents59
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals43
Affordability of Property Taxes27
People Living Alone12
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