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Milton

#2 in Best Places to Raise a Family in Rock County
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Wisconsin
  • 10 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    B+
  5. Good for Families
    B+
  6. Diversity
    B-
  7. Jobs
    B+
  8. Weather
    C+
  9. Cost of Living
    B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    B-
  11. Outdoor Activities
    A-
  12. Commute
    B-
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Milton is a town in Wisconsin with a population of 5,566. Milton is in Rock County. Living in Milton offers residents a suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In Milton there are a lot of parks. Many families and young professionals live in Milton and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Milton are above average.
Population
5,566

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$136,000
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$814
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    35%
  • Own
    65%
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Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    53.7
    282.7
  • Murder
    17.9
    6.1
  • Rape
    0
    40.7
  • Robbery
    0
    135.5
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    179.1
    500.1
  • Theft
    1,128
    2,042.8
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    71.6
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B-
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Age
  • <10 years
    13%
  • 10-17 years
    12%
  • 18-24 years
    8%
  • 25-34 years
    13%
  • 35-44 years
    15%
  • 45-54 years
    11%
  • 55-64 years
    12%
  • 65+ years
    16%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    6%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    17%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    36%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    34%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    8%
    13%

Working in Milton

Jobs
B+
Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
Median Household Income
$53,945
National
$55,322
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    Milton Reviews

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    I have lived here for 15 years. The people are very divided based on wealth. Those with a lot of money believe they can do no wrong, including their children. The schools tend to favor the employees who do as they are told. Those who don’t get railroaded out. Small minded community. My family falls in the more wealthy category, but we live modestly and don’t exclude those based on money. Janesville is a much more diverse and inclusive community. Homes are much more expensive in Milton than neighboring communities. The crime rate is low, except for criminal damage to property and theft. There was a murder here recently on the west side of town. This town offers an immense amount of outdoor activities during the warmer months, but nothing during the cold months.
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    I became a part of the Milton, WI community my freshman year of high school when my family moved in with my grandmother to take care of her. Ever since I switched school districts and became fully embursed in the city of Milton, I have gotten a true taste of what a close community is like. Everyone in Milton is very friendly and seem to know each other pretty well. Everyone at the schools is very friendly and the teachers care about their students' education.
    I attend the Milton School District. My elementary school, Consolidated, was voted number one in the state. I feel very lucky to attend a school district so dedicated to teaching us all we need to know for life.