Milton is a medium-sized coastal town (i.e. on the ocean, a bay, or inlet) located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 28,811 people and five associated neighborhoods, Milton is the 69th largest community in Massachusetts. Much of the housing stock in Milton was built prior to World War II, making it one of the older and more historic towns in the country. Milton home prices are not only among the most expensive in Massachusetts, but Milton real estate also consistently ranks among the most expensive in America.Milton is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 92.27% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Milton is a town of professionals, managers, and sales and office workers. There are especially a lot of people living in Milton who work in management occupations (16.39%), healthcare (10.39%), and teaching (9.68%). Also of interest is that Milton has more people living here who work in computers and math than 95% of the places in the US. One interesting thing about the economy is that relatively large numbers of people worked from their home: 25.64% of the workforce. While this number may seem small overall, as a fraction of the total workforce this is high compared to the rest of the county. These workers are often telecommuters who work in knowledge-based, white-collar professions. For example, Silicon Valley has large numbers of people who telecommute. Other at-home workers may be self-employed people who operate small businesses out of their homes. Milton is a good choice for families with children because of several factors. Many other families with children live here, making it a place where both parents and children are more likely to develop social ties with other families. The town’s good public school district and large population of college-educated adults provide an environment conducive to academic success. Many people own their own single-family homes, providing areas for children to play and stability in the community. Finally, Milton’s overall crime rate is lower than average for the country. One of the nice things about Milton is that it is nautical, which means that parts of it are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and bays. Because of this, visitors and locals will often go to these areas to take in the scenery or to enjoy waterfront activities. One downside of living in Milton is that it can take a long time to commute to work. In Milton, the average commute to work is 33.36 minutes, which is quite a bit higher than the national average. On the other hand, local public transit is widely used in the town, so leaving the car at home and taking transit is often a viable alternative. For the size of the town, public transportation in Milton is quite heavily used. Mostly, people who use it for their daily commute are taking the subway. For Milton, the benefits are reduced air pollution and congestion on the highways.Do you like to read, write and learn? If you move to Milton, you'll likely find that many of your neighbors like to as well. Milton is one of the more educated communities in America, with a full 70.41% of its adults having a college degree or even advanced degree, compared to a national average across all communities of 21.84%. The per capita income in Milton in 2022 was $73,011, which is wealthy relative to Massachusetts and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $292,044 for a family of four. Milton is a very ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Milton home describe themselves as belonging to a variety of racial and ethnic groups. The greatest number of Milton residents report their race to be White, followed by Black or African-American. Important ancestries of people in Milton include Irish, Italian, English, German, and Polish. The most common language spoken in Milton is English. Other important languages spoken here include French and French Creole.
