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Milton, PA


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Milton, Pennsylvania

Milton, Pennsylvania, in Northumberland county, is 67 miles NW of Reading, Pennsylvania (center to center) and 115 miles NW of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The town contains a population of approximately 6,650.

The People and Families of Milton

In Milton, about 53% of adults are married.

Milton boasts a large population of senior citizens with a wealth of life experience.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Milton had a median family income of $38,438.

Political Inclinations

Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in Milton.

Milton Housing

Milton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 54% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied. Housing stock in the town might be described as older since the age of the average home is on the high side. Milton, among other things, is known as a good place for singles and couples to rent apartments.

Commuting

In Milton, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 11%Milton Short Commute Times
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Milton Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Milton, PA

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Senior Citizens96
Female Share of the Population87
Age of the Population85
Racial Diversity49
Children Under 5 Years Old37
Well-Paid Single Men34
Male Share of the Population34

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married45
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty43
People in Middle Class or Better33
College Educated Adults35
Median Family Income34

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times89
Walking and Biking to Work88
Public Transportation Use34
Working at Home11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone87
Affordability of Rents86
Affordability of Property Taxes78
Seasonal and Vacation Housing56
Housing Recently Built16

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime98
Low Violent Crime76

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