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Milton, WI


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Milton, Wisconsin

Milton, Wisconsin, in Rock county, is 7 miles NE of Janesville, Wisconsin (center to center) and 55 miles W of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The city benefits from easy access to the nearby cities and towns with which it shares the Janesville - Beloit metropolitan area. Milton contains a population of approximately 5,132.

The People and Families of Milton

In Milton, about 58% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Milton had a median family income of $52,384.

Political Inclinations

Political donors in Milton favored George W. Bush in the 2004 Presidential race, contributing $4,000. Among political parties, the Democratic party was tops in raising money in the city.

Crime and Safety

Crime isn't one of the big worries for most people in Milton.

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, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyMilton Low Violent Crime
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%trophyMilton Low Property Crime

Comparative Profile of Milton, WI

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

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


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men77
Well-Paid Single Women78
Children Under 5 Years Old67
Senior Citizens43
Age of the Population33
Female Share of the Population35
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married66
Average Household Size67

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better88
People Above Poverty75
Median Family Income67
College Educated Adults57

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times76
Working at Home76
Public Transportation Use36
Walking and Biking to Work23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents64
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals67
People Living Alone64
Seasonal and Vacation Housing44
Affordability of Property Taxes44

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime1010
Low Property Crime1010

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