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Milton, WV


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Milton, West Virginia

Milton, West Virginia, in Cabell county, is 17 miles E of Huntington, West Virginia (center to center) and 115 miles SE of Columbus, Ohio. The town benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Huntington - Ashland metropolitan area. Milton contains a population of approximately 2,206.

The People and Families of Milton

In Milton, about 54% of adults are married. If you enjoy solitude, you might enjoy living in Milton, which is home to many people who live alone.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Milton had a median family income of $31,786.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Milton favored John Kerry in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $450. Among political parties, the Republican party was tops in raising money in the town.

Milton Housing

Milton has, of course, a mix of various types of housing. Recently 65% of the livable housing units were owner-occupied.

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 West Virginia):

CategoryTrophy
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 18%Milton Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Milton, WV

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Female Share of the Population86
Senior Citizens85
Well-Paid Single Women78
Age of the Population73
Well-Paid Single Men59
Children Under 5 Years Old58
Racial Diversity44
Male Share of the Population35

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married35
Average Household Size24

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults77
People in Middle Class or Better36
People Above Poverty37
Median Family Income24

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work78
Public Transportation Use77
Short Commute Times54
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Living Alone97
Affordability of Property Taxes94
Affordability of Rents85
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals76
Housing Recently Built58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing43

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime43
Low Violent Crime43
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