Median Age
41 Years
Largest Age Group
15-24 Years
Approximately 16% of Residents
Under 20
26%
Over 65
19%
Milton
Milton, MA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$3,710
Population
28,049
Renter Mix
18% Rent
Beautiful homes and rich history in this verdant Massachusetts suburb
Historic
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Community
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Park-Like
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River
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Landscape
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Bicycle-Friendly
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Milton is one of the oldest communities in Massachusetts, and as such offers a lot of historical places and sites to experience. The Suffolk Resolves House, where documents used to draft the Declaration of Independence were signed, is located in Milton. The town is also the birthplace of former US President George H.W. Bush. It’s a well-landscaped town, with plenty of old trees providing vibrant color in the summer. The center of Milton houses picturesque historic homes, with a few luxury apartment communities interspersed throughout.
Neponset Esplanade Park makes for a scenic walk along the namesake river. There’s even more green space on the southern edge of Milton, like the Blue Hills Reservation and Popes Pond. These open spaces and Milton’s highly-rated school system make it popular with families. Those looking for more nightlife will love that Boston is just 11 miles to the north, and accessible by rail.
Explore the City
Central Ave MBTA Stop in Milton
Governor Hutchinson's Field in Milton, MA
Governor Hutchinson's Field
Aerial view of downtown Milton
Walking trails in Milton, MA
A a slice of History, head to the Forbes House Museum in Milton.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$176,200
Average: $188,691
Education
13,421
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
15,507
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Milton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
18%
Non-Renters
82%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
44%
Other Education
56%
Getting Around
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Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
20
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Moderately Bikeable
Bikeability
60
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades PK-5
593 Students
Public
Grades K-5
569 Students
Public
Grades K-5
642 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
440 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
987 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,127 Students
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The GreatSchools Rating helps parents compare schools within a state based on a variety of school quality indicators and provides a helpful picture of how effectively each school serves all of its students. Ratings are on a scale of 1 (below average) to 10 (above average) and can include test scores, college readiness, academic progress, advanced courses, equity, discipline and attendance data. We also advise parents to visit schools, consider other information on school performance and programs, and consider family needs as part of the school selection process.
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Points of Interest
Shopping Centers
Parks and Recreation
- Blue Hills Reservation
- Houghton's Pond Recreation Area
- Mass Audubon's Blue Hills Trailside Museum
- Mass Audubon's Boston Nature Center and Wildlife Sanctuary
- Stony Brook Reservation
Commuter Rail
Airports
- General Edward Lawrence Logan International
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Methodology
† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.
Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.
Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in February 2026.
Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.