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Milton, WA

Milton, WA.

Population: 8,597 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Milton, WA is $562,879 — up 0.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $658,000 after a median 13 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,145/month. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively High, with avalanche, cold wave, earthquake the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 7.0% above the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$562,879

Typical home value

+0.1%

1-year change

13

Median days on market

Relatively High

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$562,879
1-year appreciation
+0.1%
3-year appreciation
+3.8%
5-year appreciation
+9.9%
10-year appreciation
+97.1%
Peak value since 2000 (Feb 2025)
$579,298
House Price Index (state)
596.1 (-1.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$658,000
Median list price
$635,000
Median price per sqft
$354
1-year sale-price change
+25.3%
Median days on market
13 days
Homes sold (recent period)
24
For-sale inventory
24
Sale-to-list ratio
99.3%
Active listings
22
1-year forecast
-0.2%
New listings (monthly)
10

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,145/mo
1-year rent change
-3.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,491/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,682/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$2,064/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$2,849/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$3,219/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
107.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
13.1¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$17.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
0
Avg student-teacher ratio
18.7 : 1
Schools include
Discovery Primary School, Surprise Lake Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively High
Top hazards (county)
avalanche, cold wave, earthquake, heat wave, ice storm
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Very High · cold wave: Relatively High · heat wave: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · lightning: Relatively High · earthquake: Relatively High
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A02
NFIP flood claims on record
9
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 74% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
19.6%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Commencement Bay, Near Shore/Tide Flats (4.8 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
53.0°F
Average high
61.0°F
Average low
44.0°F
Annual precipitation
54.9 in
Annual snowfall
18.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8b (extreme annual low 15 to 20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
267
Days with Moderate air quality
98
Highest AQI recorded (year)
100

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
12.5 / 20
Transit service frequency
130
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
80,807
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
68,445

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
3
Nearest national park
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area (24 mi)
National parks include
Wing Luke Museum Affiliated Area, Klondike Gold Rush - Seattle Unit National Historical Park, Mount Rainier National Park
Airports within 30 mi
40
Nearest airport
Auburn Municipal Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
McChord Air Force Base (TCM) (11 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
34
Hospitals include
VIRGINIA MASON MEDICAL CENTER, UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON MEDICAL CTR, HIGHLINE MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.4 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Poor (3.4 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+242 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1988
Housing built before 1970
19.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
25.7%
Median annual property tax
$4,763
Mean commute to work
28 min
Households with broadband internet
85.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
276,587
Average weekly wage
$1,356
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
3,782

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MiltonState medianUS median
Typical home value$562,879$498,615$288,527
Median sale price$658,000$510,000$325,000
Median days on market13 days29 days51 days
Typical rent$2,145/mo$2,057/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$4,763$3,381$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Milton, WA?
$562,879.
What is the median sale price in Milton, WA?
$658,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Milton, WA?
Median days on market: 13 days.
What is typical rent in Milton, WA?
Typical rent: $2,145/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Milton, WA?
Overall risk: Relatively High (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: avalanche, cold wave, earthquake, heat wave, ice storm.
Is Milton, WA in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Milton, WA. 9 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A02. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Milton, WA?
Risk to homes is higher than 74% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Milton, WA?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Milton, WA?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Commencement Bay, Near Shore/Tide Flats, 4.8 mi.
How many schools serve Milton, WA?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Milton, WA walkable?
Walkability index: 12.5/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Milton, WA?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Milton, WA?
Regional Price Parity: 107.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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