The Town FilesMilton, New Hampshire
Town in Strafford County · population 4,482 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $318,400
- Household income
- $94,493
- Jan low / Jul high
- 10° / 81°
- Snow a year
- 63 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 5
- Median age
- 45.7
Milton is a town of 4,482 people in Strafford County, New Hampshire. The median home is worth $318,400, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). It ranks quieter than 71% of New Hampshire towns.
How Milton ranks
Percentile among New Hampshire towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of New Hampshire towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Milton is worth $318,400, below the typical New Hampshire town ($357,650). Homes cost about 3.4 times the median household income of $94,493, which is more affordable than 71% of New Hampshire towns. Median rent is $1,587 a month. 86.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Milton | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $318,400 | $357,650 |
| Median rent | $1,587 | $1,285 |
| Median household income | $94,493 | $94,107 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.4× | 3.8× |
| Homeownership | 86.3% | 82.1% |
| Median year built | 1980 | 1978 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 13.6% | — |
Who lives in Milton
| People | Milton | Typical New Hampshire town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 | 46.3 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.1% | 22.3% |
| Under 18 | 18.4% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.7% | 36.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.1% | 7.2% |
| Veterans | 8.5% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 18.9% | 14.2% |
| Average commute | 33.3 min | 27.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 95.9% | 92.5% |
Weather in Milton
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 9.9°F. About 51.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 62.5 inches of snow (typical New Hampshire town: 67.7 in). Expect about 10 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 156 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milton since 1950, compared with 5 for the typical New Hampshire town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on July 24, 2008 about 8.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 24, 2008.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 14 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 26, 2009.
Severe weather in Strafford County since 1996
Strafford County has been included in 25 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| April 3, 2020 | Biological | DR-4516: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3445: Covid-19 |
| June 8, 2018 | Snowstorm | DR-4371: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 25, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4209: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| March 19, 2013 | Severe Storm | DR-4105: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Strafford County
Strafford County had 46,517 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $64,687 a year. Unemployment was 2.1% in 2023; in Milton itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Milton
3 public schools with 524 students, about 11.9 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton Elementary School | PK-5 | 261 | 12.4 |
| Nute High School | 9-12 | 162 | 12.5 |
| Nute Junior High School | 6-8 | 101 | 10.1 |
Towns near Milton
- Farmington, NH4.7 mi · 3,824 people · home $229,600
- Lebanon, ME6.3 mi · 6,469 people · home $324,800
- Farmington, NH6.4 mi · 6,722 people · home $289,200
- Acton, ME6.9 mi · 2,671 people · home $334,300
- New Durham, NH6.9 mi · 2,693 people · home $339,400
- Wakefield, NH9.8 mi · 5,201 people · home $322,800
- Rochester, NH10.8 mi · 32,492 people · home $279,100
- Shapleigh, ME11.5 mi · 2,921 people · home $356,000
Milton questions
Is Milton, New Hampshire a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Milton scores better for retirees than 0% of New Hampshire towns and quieter than 71%. 16.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 45.7).
How much does a house cost in Milton?
The median owner-occupied home in Milton is valued at $318,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $94,493, so homes cost about 3.4 times income. Median rent is $1,587 a month.
What is the weather like in Milton?
July highs average 81.3°F and January lows 9.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 51.3 inches of precipitation a year and 62.5 inches of snow.
Does Milton get tornadoes?
5 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milton since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on July 24, 2008. The typical New Hampshire town has had 5.
- 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)