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Milton

#5 in Best Places to Live in Norfolk County
  • A+
    Overall Grade
  • Suburb of Boston, MA
  • 68 reviews
A+
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    A+
  2. Crime & Safety
    B+
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    B-
  5. Good for Families
    A+
  6. Diversity
    A-
  7. Jobs
    A-
  8. Weather
    C
  9. Cost of Living
    C
  10. Health & Fitness
    A
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A
  12. Commute
    A-
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Milton is a suburb of Boston with a population of 27,351. Milton is in Norfolk County and is one of the best places to live in Massachusetts. Living in Milton offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Milton there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in Milton and residents tend to be liberal. The public schools in Milton are highly rated.
About Milton...
Population
27,351

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$513,900
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$1,349
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    17%
  • Own
    83%
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Milton Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
B+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    26
    283
  • Murder
    0
    6
  • Rape
    4
    41
  • Robbery
    26
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    212
    500
  • Theft
    532
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    40
    284
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Residents

Diversity
A-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$122,516
National
$55,322
Children
20%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    31%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    31%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    19%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    15%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4%
    13%
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  • Private Schools
  • Colleges
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Milton Reviews

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Milton is such a close knit community that strives and succeeds to be a great town. The proximity to Boston, Cape Cod and New Hampshire can't be beat. Within an hour you can be on a beach in Cape Cod, or Skiing in NH. The restaurant and night life scene has improved tremendously and the well known school systems are amazing
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Great for families, very safe with great schools. Great proximity to Boston with some public transportation. High taxes and very few businesses. Not much to offer for single, young adults.
Been in Milton for all my life and couldn't be happier. Great sense of community, great schools, and quiet neighborhoods right at the edge of Boston. Also, the FruitCenter -- enough said.