Median Age
42 Years
Largest Age Group
60-69 Years
Approximately 14% of Residents
Under 20
23%
Over 65
20%
Milton
Milton, WI Area Guide
Avg Rent
$1,053
Population
5,854
Renter Mix
29% Rent
A tranquil town just northeast of Janesville
Suburban
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Historic
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Family-Friendly
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Peaceful
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Growing
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Situated in Rock County, Milton is a small but growing city with a rich history. Milton preserves its past, which dates back to the early 1800s, with the Milton House National Historic Landmark, Milton College, and many other eye-catching historic buildings strewn throughout town.
Milton’s natural beauty is evident, from its dense tree-lined streets to its many scenic parks. The town’s lushness contributes a peaceful atmosphere to Milton. Many residents flock to the area for its laidback lifestyle as well as its excellent schools. Commuting to nearby Madison from Milton takes about 45 minutes via I-90.
Demographics
Median Household Income
$76,671
Average: $85,072
Education
1,301
Residents Have a Degree
Job Market
3,247
Workers Employed
Age Distribution
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Housing Distribution
Milton has more homeowners than renters.
Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%
Education Distribution
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Bachelor's or Higher
18%
Other Education
82%
Rent Trends
As of April 2026, the average apartment rent in Milton, WI is $1,053 for one bedroom, $1,236 for two bedrooms, and $2,003 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milton has increased by 3.7% in the past year.
Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$1,053/month
456 Sq Ft
Getting Around
Explore how walkable, bikeable, drivable, and transit-friendly Milton, WI is for everyday living.
Somewhat Walkable
Walkability
30
/ 100
Exceptionally Drivable
Drivability
100
/ 100
Somewhat Bikeable
Bikeability
30
/ 100
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Schools
Public
Grades K-5
715 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
427 Students
Public
Grades PK-5
320 Students
Public
Grades 6-8
511 Students
Public
Grades 9-12
1,053 Students
School data provided by
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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
- Hoo's Woods
- Walt Lindemann Sportsman's Park
- Rotary Botanical Gardens
Commuter Rail
Airports
- Dane County Regional/Truax Field
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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.