The Town FilesMilton, Georgia
City in Fulton County · population 41,296 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $789,000
- Household income
- $171,295
- Jan low / Jul high
- 31° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 40.1
Milton is a city of 41,296 people in Fulton County, Georgia. The median home is worth $789,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks more upscale than 99% of Georgia towns, better for families than 93% of Georgia towns, better for young professionals than 91% of Georgia towns.
How Milton ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Milton is worth $789,000, above the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 4.6 times the median household income of $171,295, which is more affordable than 15% of Georgia towns. Median rent is $2,065 a month. 72.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Milton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $789,000 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | $2,065 | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $171,295 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.6× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 72.5% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 2002 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 1.1% | — |
Who lives in Milton
| People | Milton | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 10.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 77.9% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 4.3% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 4.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 23.3% | — |
| Work from home | 39.0% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 28.0 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 98.4% | 88.0% |
Weather in Milton
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 31.1°F. About 56.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.0 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 32 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 67 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milton since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on November 22, 1992 about 6.9 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 23 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 1, 2017.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 83 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on May 7, 1998.
Severe weather in Fulton County since 1996
Fulton County has been included in 22 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 30, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4830: Hurricane Helene |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Jobs and pay in Fulton County
Fulton County had 948,157 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $100,817 a year. Unemployment was 3.4% in 2023; in Milton itself the ACS puts it at 2.8%.
Public schools in Milton
2 public schools with 2,398 students, about 17.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cambridge High School | 9-12 | 1,652 | 18.4 |
| Birmingham Falls Elementary School | PK-5 | 746 | 15.5 |
Towns near Milton
- Alpharetta, GA5.6 mi · 65,818 people · home $649,000
- Roswell, GA7.5 mi · 92,833 people · home $567,100
- Holly Springs, GA9.9 mi · 16,213 people · home $448,400
- Johns Creek, GA10.0 mi · 82,453 people · home $629,400
- Cumming, GA11.2 mi · 7,318 people · home $382,900
- Woodstock, GA11.7 mi · 35,065 people · home $436,500
- Canton, GA12.3 mi · 32,973 people · home $407,800
- Peachtree Corners, GA13.1 mi · 42,243 people · home $484,700
Milton questions
Is Milton, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Milton scores better for retirees than 55% of Georgia towns and quieter than 30%. 10.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.1).
How much does a house cost in Milton?
The median owner-occupied home in Milton is valued at $789,000 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $171,295, so homes cost about 4.6 times income. Median rent is $2,065 a month.
What is the weather like in Milton?
July highs average 88.8°F and January lows 31.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 56.4 inches of precipitation a year and 1.0 inches of snow.
Does Milton get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on November 22, 1992. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)