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Milton
  • Suburb of Seattle, WA

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Public Schools
    grade B
  2. Crime & Safety
    grade B minus
  3. Housing
    grade C
  4. Nightlife
    grade A minus
  5. Good for Families
    grade B minus
  6. Diversity
    grade A minus
  7. Jobs
    grade B minus
  8. Weather
    grade B minus
  9. Cost of Living
    grade C minus
  10. Health & Fitness
    grade A minus
  11. Outdoor Activities
    grade A
  12. Commute
    grade B

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Milton is a suburb of Seattle with a population of 8,501. Milton is in Pierce County. Living in Milton offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Milton there are a lot of restaurants, coffee shops, and parks. Many families and young professionals live in Milton and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Milton are above average.

About

About Milton...
Population
8,501

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$359,400
National
$244,900
Median Rent
$1,619
National
$1,163
Area Feel
Dense Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    43%
  • Own
    57%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
grade B minus
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Assault
    192.2
    national  282.7
  • Murder
    0
    national  6.1
  • Rape
    12
    national  40.7
  • Robbery
    72.1
    national  135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
  • Burglary
    600.6
    national  500.1
  • Theft
    1,945.9
    national  2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    546.8
    national  284

Residents

Diversity
grade A minus
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    12%
  • 10-17 years
    9%
  • 18-24 years
    6%
  • 25-34 years
    18%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    15%
Education Levels
  • Master's degree or higher
    5%
    national  13%
  • Bachelor's degree
    15%
    national  21%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    36%
    national  29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36%
    national  26%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    national  11%

Working in Milton

Jobs
grade B minus
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$81,690
National
$69,021

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