The Town FilesWest Milton, Ohio
Village in Miami County · population 4,697 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $141,800
- Household income
- $62,885
- Jan low / Jul high
- 22° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 40.4
West Milton is a village of 4,697 people in Miami County, Ohio. The median home is worth $141,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks more of a college town than 88% of Ohio towns, better for first-time buyers than 82% of Ohio towns, more walkable than 76% of Ohio towns.
How West Milton ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in West Milton is worth $141,800, below the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $62,885, which is more affordable than 74% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $963 a month. 71.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | West Milton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $141,800 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $963 | $914 |
| Median household income | $62,885 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 71.0% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1973 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in West Milton
| People | West Milton | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.6% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 25.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 14.8% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.3% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 5.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.8% | — |
| Work from home | 7.5% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 27.8 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.9% | 90.9% |
Weather in West Milton
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 21.8°F. About 41.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.0 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 16 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 110 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Milton since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on May 27, 2019 about 1.1 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 11, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 37 times; the largest was 2.00 inches on July 26, 2012.
Severe weather in Miami County since 1996
Miami County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2024 | Tornado | DR-4777: Tornadoes |
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 18, 2019 | Tornado | DR-4447: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslide |
| August 20, 2012 | Severe Storm | DR-4077: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Miami County
Miami County had 41,603 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $55,221 a year. Unemployment was 3.2% in 2023; in West Milton itself the ACS puts it at 2.3%.
Public schools in West Milton
3 public schools with 1,338 students, about 15.0 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton-Union Elementary School | K-5 | 635 | 15.9 |
| Milton-Union High School | 9-12 | 362 | 14.5 |
| Milton-Union Middle School | 6-8 | 341 | 14.2 |
Towns near West Milton
- Union, OH4.0 mi · 6,859 people · home $169,200
- Clayton, OH6.2 mi · 13,310 people · home $208,200
- Englewood, OH6.6 mi · 13,463 people · home $182,800
- Tipp City, OH7.4 mi · 10,274 people · home $273,500
- Troy, OH7.9 mi · 26,305 people · home $217,400
- Vandalia, OH9.0 mi · 15,209 people · home $197,000
- Brookville, OH9.6 mi · 5,989 people · home $182,200
- Covington, OH11.0 mi · 2,548 people · home $175,400
West Milton questions
Is West Milton, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, West Milton scores better for retirees than 22% of Ohio towns and quieter than 27%. 20.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in West Milton?
The median owner-occupied home in West Milton is valued at $141,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $62,885, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $963 a month.
What is the weather like in West Milton?
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 21.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 41.3 inches of precipitation a year and 25.0 inches of snow.
Does West Milton get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of West Milton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on May 27, 2019. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)