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Milton, WI

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A tranquil town just northeast of Janesville

Suburban Historic Family-Friendly Peaceful Growing

Situated in Rock County, Milton is a small but growing city with a rich history. Milton preserves its past, which dates back to the early 1800s, with the Milton House National Historic Landmark, Milton College, and many other eye-catching historic buildings strewn throughout town.

Milton’s natural beauty is evident, from its dense tree-lined streets to its many scenic parks. The town’s lushness contributes a peaceful atmosphere to Milton. Many residents flock to the area for its laidback lifestyle as well as its excellent schools. Commuting to nearby Madison from Milton takes about 45 minutes via I-90.

Rent Trends

As of March 2025, the average apartment rent in Milton, WI is $929 for one bedroom, $1,129 for two bedrooms, and $514 for three bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milton has increased by 6.1% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$929/month
404 Sq Ft
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Transportation

37

Car-Dependent

out of 100 WalkScore® Rating

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

41

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

Northside Intermediate

Public

Grades 4-6

715 Students

7
out of 10

East Elementary

Public

Grades PK-3

427 Students

4
out of 10

West Elementary

Public

Grades PK-3

320 Students

4
out of 10

Milton Middle

Public

Grades 7-8

511 Students

3
out of 10

Milton High

Public

Grades 9-12

1,053 Students

5
out of 10

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Hoo's Woods
  • Walt Lindemann Sportsman's Park
  • Rotary Botanical Gardens

Commuter Rail

Military Bases

Airports

  • Dane County Regional/Truax Field

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

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 February 2025.