How Livable is Milton, GA?

Area Vibes, assigns a livability ranking based on a combination of factors like core commute times, real estate, jobs, schools, economy, and resident reviews.

Milton, Georgia gets a 74 on the Livability Scale Overall. In comparison, Milton ranks #82 in Georgia and #423 in the United States, which gives it an overall rank of 78% better than other areas.

History

According to the City of Milton Web Site, on March 9, 2006, the bill creating the new city of Milton overwhelmingly passed in the house and the senate. At 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, Governor Sonny Perdue signed the bill declaring Milton a city. On July 18, 2006, 85 percent of voters approved the City of Milton referendum.

About

Milton has a population of more than 38,000 and is considered a wonderful place to live. Considered an equestrian community, there is no shortage of horse farms and picturesque rolling pastures.

Location

Milton covers 23,000 acres. It includes the northwest unincorporated island, bordered by Cherokee County to the north and west; Forsyth County to the east; Roswell city limits to the southwest (a little west of Arnold Mill Road); Alpharetta city limits to the south (roughly, Mayfield Road to Cogburn Road to Windward Parkway).

Schools

With a population is over 38,000, Milton is that small town vibe that attracts a lot of home buyers. The schools are excellent and offer some of the best public schools and some of the best private schools around. For a complete listing of schools, click HERE.

Neighborhoods

Offering a median home value of $475,000, the area is definitely considered upscale. There are multiple golf course neighborhoods like Crooked Creek, The Manor and Atlanta National. Additionally there are a wide range of neighborhoods a lot of which are on 1 + acre lots.

According to Realtor.com there are currently 1377 homes for sale in Milton at a median listing price of $450000.