Milton

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Milton, VT

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Pastoral enclave on the cusp of Burlington

Rural • Lakeside • Riverside • Peaceful • Idyllic • Scenic • Active •

Located about 16 miles north of Burlington on the shores of Lake Champlain, Milton is an idyllic town brimming with lush greenery and gentle rolling hills. Milton provides residents with a laidback lifestyle in a tranquil environment. Dense trees cover quaint homes in Milton, and the Lamoille River cuts straight through the town’s farmland and wide-open spaces.

Milton is a nature lover’s paradise. Scenic parks provide plenty of opportunities for enjoying the outdoors, including Sand Bar State Park, Sharp Park, Bombardier Park, and the nearby Niquette Bay State Park. Home to a close-knit community, Milton offers an appealing small-town feel. Quick access to I-89 connects Milton to bustling Burlington within minutes.

Transportation

29

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

This area is considered a car-dependent area and most errands will require a car.

30

Somewhat Bikeable

out of 100 BikeScore® Rating

You might be able to find places to ride your bike in this area, but you’ll most likely want your car for most errands.

Schools

Milton Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

389 Students

5/10

Milton Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-4

631 Students

4/10

Milton Middle School

Public

Grades 5-8

389 Students

5/10

Milton Senior High School

Public

Grades 9-12

439 Students

7/10
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Points of Interest

Shopping Centers

Parks and Recreation

  • Niquette Bay State Park
  • Sand Bar State Park
  • Grand Isle State Park on Lake Champlain
  • Kill Kare State Park
  • Burton Island State Park

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Patrick Leahy Burlington International
  • Plattsburgh International

Colleges

Top Apartments in Milton

9 River St

9 River St

9 River St,
Milton, VT 05468

$3,300

3 Beds

Village at Autumn Pond

Village at Autumn Pond

375 Autumn Pond Way,
Essex Junction, VT 05452

$1,900 - $3,000

1-2 Beds

Casavant Overlook

Casavant Overlook

268 E Allen St,
Winooski, VT 05404

$2,090

1 Bed

City Sunrise

City Sunrise

111 E Allen St,
Winooski, VT 05404

$2,095

2 Beds

85 E Spring St

85 E Spring St

85 E Spring St,
Winooski, VT 05404

$1,750 - $1,900

1 Bed

Residences at Great Cedars

Residences at Great Cedars

277 E Allen St,
Winooski, VT 05404

$1,600 - $2,100

1-2 Beds

Parc Terrace

Parc Terrace

10 Manseau St,
Winooski, VT 05404

$1,752

2 Beds

251 Main St

251 Main St

251 Main St,
Winooski, VT 05404

$2,450

2 Beds

65 Forman Dr

65 Forman Dr

65 Forman Dr,
Colchester, VT 05446

$4,600

3 Beds

Houses for Rent in Milton

9 River St

9 River St,
Milton, VT 05468

$3,300

3 Beds | 1.5 Baths

65 Forman Dr

65 Forman Dr,
Colchester, VT 05446

$4,600

3 Beds | 2.5 Baths

24 Brainerd St

24 Brainerd St,
Saint Albans City, VT 05478

$2,500

2 Beds | 1 Bath

275 Dee Rd

275 Dee Rd,
Fairfax, VT 05454

$3,500

3 Beds | 3 Baths

170 White St

170 White St,
South Burlington, VT 05403

$3,100

2 Beds | 1 Bath

172 White St

172 White St,
South Burlington, VT 05403

$3,300

3 Beds | 1 Bath

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Living in Milton

Restaurants

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Finding an apartment in Milton will put you in close proximity to the metropolitan Burlington area and all that it has to offer. There are hundreds of dining opportunities in Burlington and surrounding towns. When it comes to eating out, Milton has a few of its own hidden gems. Locals flock to the Apollo Diner, a quintessential diner serving pancakes and waffles with real maple syrup for breakfast and a variety of Greek specialties for lunch. Milton is also home to several fast food restaurants, a bakery, an a few pizza joints, perfect for those days when you’re too busy to cook.

Parks

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Milton is a vacation destination for summer visitors to Lake Champlain. As one of the premier lake destinations in the country, Lake Champlain offers a wealth of recreational opportunities. Milton is the gateway to the popular Lake Champlain Islands, just across the bridge on route 2. The islands embrace a laid back lifestyle, where visitors can attend local farmers’ markets, experience fabulous dining, and hike or bike the local trails. Some of the best fishing in the lake can be found on the islands as well. Local marinas rent kayaks and offer tours of the surrounding shoreline. The cities of Plattsburg, Burlington, and Montreal make for fantastic day trips, with a wealth of museums, shopping, and dining opportunities. Milton may be a quiet community, but it is an epicenter of Vermont’s beautiful Lake Champlain attractions.

Shopping

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Although Milton is not known as a destination for shoppers, if you find an apartment in Milton, you will be close to most necessities. In the center of town, you will find two drug stores, a Hannaford supermarket, a hardware store, and a liquor store. For clothes, gifts, and other boutique shopping, you will have to head to nearby St. Albans or Burlington, just 12 miles south. Milton also has a beautiful library and a community center for neighborhood gatherings and events. Farms near Milton provide specialty items like maple syrup, raw milk, and fresh, local vegetables. Milton is a quiet community off the beaten path, but it meets all of the shopping needs of its residents.

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Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in September 2025.