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Milton, Wisconsin

city · Rock County

At a glance

5,706
Population
$249,200
Median home value (all homes)
18% below U.S. median
$362,985
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$930/mo
Median rent
31% below U.S. median
$85,959
Median household income
9% above U.S. median
30.3 min
Average commute
91.6%
Homes with broadband
92.03%
Locations with fiber available
0.9%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

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

Housing0% below
Goods & services3% below
Utilities6% below
Taxes32% below
Insurance38% below
Commute cost9% above
For business: Wisconsin is CBII band 3/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college11 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college9 mi
High school graduates96.9%
College graduates28.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

city City of Milton — Economic Development (coordinated through the City Administrator's Office)
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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