Milton Authority

Milton is a upper-middle-income small town of 8,894.

Milton, Washington

Milton (8,894 residents) operates as a chartered municipality within King County, Washington. At $96,540 median household income, Milton sits in the upper income bracket of Washington.

Definition and scope

Milton is a chartered municipality within King County, Washington, Washington. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 8 and is part of the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Milton has approximately 8,894 residents. The median age is 37.9 years. Roughly 55% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $539,700.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 64.5%
• Black or African American: 3.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 15.9%
• Asian: 5.4%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Milton is $96,540. Poverty rate stands at 10.2%. Unemployment rate at last release was 3.8%. Educational attainment: 22.1% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Milton:

• Public schools: 2
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 10

Getting around

Auburn Municipal Airport provides commercial air service for the area. Federal court business routes through Pierce County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Tacoma, Washington.

Geography and climate

Milton sits at an elevation of 329 feet above sea level. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8b.

References

• Washington State Authority — state-level reference for Washington.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.