Milton Town, NH

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 5/10
home Housing 5/10
visibility Safety 9/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 3/10
accessibility Hospitals 7/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Lengthy Commutes. Commutes are often time-consuming due to distance, congestion, or limited transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Expensive. The cost of housing and rent is above average, making it challenging for some to afford living in the area.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
4,531 332.4M (US)
Median Age
45.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
67.5% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.6% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$99,750 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
91.4% 88% (US)
Average Commute
34 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
4.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$287,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$681 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$1,148 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
74.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Strafford County
3
Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area
3
New Hampshire
2

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Strafford County
4
Boston-Cambridge-Newton Metro Area
3
New Hampshire
3

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 3 18 20
Feb 3 13 24
Mar 4 11 32
Apr 4 3 44
May 4 0 55
Jun 4 0 64
Jul 4 0 69
Aug 4 0 68
Sep 4 0 60
Oct 5 0 48
Nov 4 2 38
Dec 4 12 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a true purple area, with voters evenly split, with 48% of residents leaning left and 47% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area by a wide margin in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (48%) (47%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 54%
Hillary Clinton 40%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 1, NH State Senate District 3, NH State House District Strafford 02, NH
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Schools

Shortridge Academy
2 miles, W • 5 star
Milton Elementary School
3 miles, S • 1.4 star
Middleton Elementary School
3 miles, NW • 1.9 star
Nute Junior High School
3 miles, S • 1 star
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Colleges

Empire Beauty School-Somersworth
17 miles, S • 1 star
Lakes Region Community College
23 miles, NW • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Frisbie Memorial Hospital
11 miles, S • 3.2 star
Huggins Hospital
13 miles, NW • 5 star
Wentworth-Douglass Hospital
18 miles, S • 5 star
Lakes Region General Hospital
23 miles, NW • 3.2 star
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Airports

Portland International Jetport
38 miles, E • 1.9 star
Manchester Airport
42 miles, SW • 1.4 star
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