Median Age
40 Years
Largest Age Group
30-39 Years
Approximately 15% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
18%
Milton
Milton, WA Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,618
Population
8,440
Renter Mix
43% Rent
Bask in natural beauty near countless amenities in Greater Seattle
Suburban
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Scenic
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Lush
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Peaceful
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Convenient
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Picturesque
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Welcoming
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Growing
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Accessible
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Situated about 25 miles south of Seattle and eight miles east of Tacoma, Milton is a growing suburb steeped in lush natural beauty. Milton residents enjoy a laidback atmosphere along with access to numerous parks, such as Lake Tapps Park, Game Farm Park, West Hylebos Wetlands Park, and Swan Creek Park, where outdoor recreation abounds.
Milton is also within minutes of attractions like Wild Waves Theme and Water Park, Emerald Queen Casino, and Muckleshoot Casino. There are plenty of shopping options near Milton as well, with South Hill Mall and the Outlet Collection located within close proximity. Quick access to I-5 and Seattle Tacoma International Airport makes commuting and traveling from Milton a breeze.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$92,336
Average: $110,308
Education
1,992
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
4,746
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Milton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
43%
Non-Renters
57%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
17%
Other Education
83%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Milton, WA is $1,617 for one bedroom, $2,159 for two bedrooms, and $2,602 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milton has decreased by -6.9% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,617/month
681 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Milton, WA is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Limited Public Transit
Transit
30
/ 100
Very Drivable
Drivability
80
/ 100
Fairly Bikeable
Bikeability
40
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades 2-5
583 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
496 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
650 Students
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† 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.