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Milton, VT
Census-designated place in Chittenden County, Vermont.
Population
3,555
Land area
3.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,141
ZIP codes
0
Milton and its ZIP codes
Milton at a glance
- Milton is about 16 times as dense as Vermont as a whole.
- It is the 17th most populous of 179 cities and towns in Vermont.
- Households here earn a median of $77,550 a year, 4% less than the Vermont figure of $81,203.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $337,600 (7% above Vermont) and median rent is $1,471 a month.
Local data for Milton, VT
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Milton, VT, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$77,550
Poverty rate
10.1%
Median home value
$337,600
Median rent
$1,471/mo
Homeownership
69.7%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
47.1
Average commute
25.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (816), Irish Americans (598), German Americans (163).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Chittenden County. PPP loans are for Milton.
Unemployment rate
2.3%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,599
103,261 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,533
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.52B
FY 2026, $9,014 per person
How people get to work
Milton, VT, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.8%
- Carpooled3.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home18.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Milton, VT, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: winter weather
Storm events since 1996
1,160
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
283
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
81° / 10°F
42.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Milton, VT, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
26.7%
U.S. 33.3% -6.6 pts
Diabetes
8.4%
U.S. 12.1% -3.7 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.0%
U.S. 11.1% -4.1 pts
Cities near Milton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WestfordCensus-designated place | 5.8 mi | 1.2 |
| FairfaxCensus-designated place | 6 mi | 1.9 |
| South HeroCensus-designated place | 8.8 mi | 1.1 |
| Essex JunctionCity | 9.9 mi | 4.6 |
| WinooskiCity | 9.9 mi | 1.4 |
| JerichoVillage | 11 mi | 1.4 |
| BurlingtonCity | 11 mi | 10.3 |
| South BurlingtonCity | 12 mi | 16.4 |
| Underhill FlatsCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| CambridgeVillage | 12 mi | 1.2 |
| St. AlbansCity | 12 mi | 2 |
| Jericho CenterCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Underhill CenterCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 0.2 |
| JeffersonvilleVillage | 14 mi | 0.8 |
| Cumberland Head, NYCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| Parc, NYCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Milton, VT in?
- Milton is in Chittenden County, Vermont.
- What is the population of Milton, VT?
- About 3,555 people live in Milton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Milton?
- Nearby places include Westford (5.8 mi), Fairfax (6 mi), South Hero (8.8 mi), Essex Junction (9.9 mi), Winooski (9.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023