The Town FilesMilton, Minnesota
Township in Dodge County · population 743 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $465,200
- Household income
- $115,625
- Jan low / Jul high
- 4° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 44 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 40.3
Milton is a township of 743 people in Dodge County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $465,200, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for families than 99% of Minnesota towns, more upscale than 91% of Minnesota towns, better for cycling than 90% of Minnesota towns.
How Milton ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Milton is worth $465,200, above the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 4.0 times the median household income of $115,625, which is more affordable than 23% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $983 a month. 90.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Milton | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $465,200 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $983 | $991 |
| Median household income | $115,625 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.0× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 90.4% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Milton
| People | Milton | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.3 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.2% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 26.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 45.9% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.4% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 5.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.8% | — |
| Work from home | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 31.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 90.7% | 90.2% |
Weather in Milton
July highs average 81.2°F and January lows 3.5°F. About 36.0 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 44.4 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 176 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milton since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 1 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on April 29, 1981 about 5.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 15, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 75 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on June 4, 2019.
Severe weather in Dodge County since 1996
Dodge County has been included in 16 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 21, 2014 | Flood | DR-4182: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides |
| October 13, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1941: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Dodge County
Dodge County had 5,967 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,269 a year. Unemployment was 2.8% in 2023; in Milton itself the ACS puts it at 10.4%.
Towns near Milton
- New Haven, MN5.6 mi · 1,261 people · home $450,600
- Roscoe, MN5.8 mi · 744 people · home $387,100
- Mantorville, MN5.8 mi · 1,874 people · home $453,000
- Mantorville, MN5.8 mi · 1,111 people · home $305,500
- Pine Island, MN6.3 mi · 3,769 people · home $350,500
- Concord, MN7.2 mi · 561 people · home $297,900
- Kasson, MN8.0 mi · 6,851 people · home $285,200
- Kalmar, MN8.1 mi · 1,117 people · home $469,300
Milton questions
Is Milton, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Milton scores better for retirees than 51% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 72%. 16.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.3).
How much does a house cost in Milton?
The median owner-occupied home in Milton is valued at $465,200 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $115,625, so homes cost about 4.0 times income. Median rent is $983 a month.
What is the weather like in Milton?
July highs average 81.2°F and January lows 3.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 36.0 inches of precipitation a year and 44.4 inches of snow.
Does Milton get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on April 29, 1981. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- 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)