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Milton, Florida

city · Santa Rosa County

At a glance

10,733
Population
$233,100
Median home value (all homes)
23% below U.S. median
$288,286
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,455/mo
Median rent
8% above U.S. median
$76,301
Median household income
3% below U.S. median
26 min
Average commute
89.2%
Homes with broadband
69.55%
Locations with fiber available
5.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 94 — 6% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing5% below
Goods & services2% below
Utilities17% above
Taxes63% below
Insurance49% above
Commute cost6% below
For business: Florida is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Nearest 4-year college12 mi
Nearest community college12 mi
Nearest technical college4 mi
High school graduates88.5%
College graduates25.1%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Milton Economic Development
The City of Milton's Office of Economic Development works to support and assist start-up businesses, maintain retention and expand business development in the city limits, while supporting the local tax base and improving the quality of life for its residents.
county Team Santa Rosa Economic Development Council
Our services include: Business location and site selection assistance; Employee recruitment and training assistance; Start up advice, training and resources; Financial assistance with loans, grants and tax-exempt bonds; Assistance with finding and implementing incentives; Education and training opportunities for business; Make recommendations to local government bodies to assist new and growing industry; Assist with expedited regulation and permitting review.
state Enterprise Florida
Florida-based economic development organization page offering business development, export resources, and international trade information, with contact details for a regional business development team.
state Florida Economic Development Council
Florida Economic Development Council is a Florida-based economic development organization with a board of directors and staff, offering membership, advocacy, events, and professional development for Florida's economic development professionals.
State sales taxYes
State income taxNone
Right-to-work stateYes

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