Milton is a medium-sized coastal town (ie. on the ocean or tidally-influenced rivers) located in the state of Massachusetts. With a population of 26,062 people and four constituent neighborhoods, Milton is the 68th 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 is a decidedly white-collar town, with fully 90.48% of the workforce employed in white-collar jobs, well above the national average. Overall, Milton is a town of professionals, sales and office workers, and managers. There are especially a lot of people living in Milton who work in management occupations (14.73%), office and administrative support jobs (12.42%), and sales jobs (10.02%).

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.

In addition, Milton is home to many people who could be described as "urban sophisticates." Urban sophisticates are people who are both educated and wealthy, and thus tend to be older, richer, and more established than young professionals. "Urban sophisticates" is not just about being educated and well-off financially: it is a point of view and state of mind, one that you might call 'urbaneness.' But such people can and do regularly live in small towns, suburbs and rural areas, as well as in big cities. They read, support the arts and high-end shops, and love travel.

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.

The town is also nautical, which means that parts of Milton are somewhat historic and touch the ocean or tidal bodies of water, such as inlets and tidal rivers. Quite often, nautical areas such as these attract visitors and locals who come to enjoy the scenery and various waterfront activities.

Milton Information and Demographics

Do you have a 4-year college degree or graduate degree? If so, you may feel right at home in Milton. 52.19% of adults here have a 4-year degree or graduate degree, whereas the national average for all cities and towns is just 14.96%.

The per capita income in Milton in 2000 was $37,138, which is wealthy relative to Massachusetts and the nation. This equates to an annual income of $148,552 for a family of four. However, Milton contains both very wealthy and poor people as well.

Milton is a somewhat ethnically-diverse town. The people who call Milton home come from a variety of different races and ancestries. The most prevalent race in Milton is White, followed by African-American. Important ancestries of people in Milton include Irish, Italian, English, German, Haitian, and Polish.

The most common language spoken in Milton is English. Other important languages spoken here include French and Spanish.