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Milton, Massachusetts

CDP · Norfolk County

At a glance

28,587
Population
$933,200
Median home value (all homes)
208% above U.S. median
$1,095,829
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$1,474/mo
Median rent
9% above U.S. median
$188,529
Median household income
140% above U.S. median
31.3 min
Average commute
98.6%
Homes with broadband
80.77%
Locations with fiber available
4.8%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 166 — 66% above the national average. how it's computed

Housing225% above
Goods & services2% above
Utilities34% above
Taxes7% below
Insurance5% above
Commute cost17% above
For business: Massachusetts is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 3/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Colleges in town:
Curry College Graduate degrees
Nearest 4-year college1 mi
Nearest community college3 mi
Nearest technical college3 mi
High school graduates95.9%
College graduates71.9%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city Milton Economic Development
Town of Milton's Economic Development page describes the Economic Development plan to enhance economic activities in town and expand the commercial and industrial tax base. It provides resources, planning materials, and development proposals related to Milton's economic development.
state MassDevelopment
MassDevelopment provides financing, real estate, and community development solutions to grow businesses, create opportunity, and energize cities and towns across Massachusetts. It aims to revitalize communities, expand housing, and create jobs.
state Massachusetts Alliance for Economic Development
MassEcon is a private, non-profit partnership of business, industry leaders, and government dedicated to the economic growth of Massachusetts. MassEcon's mission is to promote and champion Massachusetts as the best place to start, grow and locate a business.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateNo

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