Population 7,546 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in East Milton
Household size in East Milton
| Period | East Milton | Milton | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.79 | 2.75 | 2.54 | 2.53 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.81 | 2.59 | 2.57 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.82 | 2.90 | 2.60 | 2.57 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 3.02 | 2.55 | 2.52 | 2.65 |
| Change | +0.01 | +0.27 | +0.01 | −0.01 | −0.03 |
The typical household in East Milton holds 2.81 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Locally, though, the typical household here is smaller than in Milton as a whole, where it has 3.02 people. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the east.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in East Milton
| Period | East Milton | Milton | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.3 | 42.1 | 38.9 | 39.4 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.2 | 39.3 | 39.7 | 40.1 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.7 | 41.4 | 40.4 | 41.0 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.4 | 39.8 | 40.8 | 41.4 | 40.1 |
| Change | −0.9 | −2.3 | +1.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
At 40.4, the median age in East Milton is close to the national median of 40.1, so its age mix looks much like the country's. The median age has edged down from 41.3 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the west and oldest in the east.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in East Milton
| Period | East Milton | Milton | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.0% | 8.3% | 10.4% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 11.4% | 11.2% | 10.2% | 11.0% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 5.6% | 7.0% | 9.6% | 10.3% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.2% | 10.1% | 9.7% | 10.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +1.8 pts | −0.7 pts | −0.4 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in East Milton than nationally: 10.2%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Milton. The single-parent share has risen 3.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in East Milton
Renters in East Milton
| Period | East Milton | Milton | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 17.2% | 36.8% | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 20.9% | 38.5% | 37.7% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.8% | 16.2% | 38.3% | 37.6% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 15.1% | 38.4% | 37.5% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −2.1 pts | +1.6 pts | +1.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
East Milton is overwhelmingly a place of homeowners: only 14.9% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over a third of owners (34.5%) have paid off their mortgages, below the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 4.1 points, even as the national share rose.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in East Milton
| Period | East Milton | Milton | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.8% | 5.7% | 8.1% | 9.5% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 4.3% | 5.4% | 7.4% | 9.1% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 7.4% | 6.3% | 7.3% | 8.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 3.2% | 4.0% | 6.7% | 7.9% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −1.4 pts | −1.6 pts | −1.8 pts |
Only 3.2% of homes in East Milton are vacant, far below the national rate of 9.6%, which usually means strong demand for housing. That is in line with the rest of Milton. Vacancy is down 4.6 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in East Milton
| Period | East Milton | Milton | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1948 | 1950 | 1958 | 1958 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1947 | 1951 | 1959 | 1959 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1950 | 1950 | 1961 | 1961 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1947 | 1952 | 1964 | 1963 | 1980 |
| Change | −1 | +2 | +6 | +5 | +6 |
The housing in East Milton is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1947, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in East Milton
| Period | East Milton | Milton | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,335 | $1,141 | $1,171 | $1,085 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,724 | $1,336 | $1,251 | $1,157 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $2,587 | $1,915 | $1,537 | $1,398 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,762 | $1,861 | $2,051 | $1,860 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$1,427 | +$720 | +$881 | +$775 | +$606 |
A typical rental in East Milton costs $2,762 a month with utilities, well above the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $1,427 a month from 2006–10, a 107% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 24.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in East Milton
Bachelor's degrees in East Milton
| Period | East Milton | Milton | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 52.8% | 55.7% | 42.2% | 38.5% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 53.7% | 62.4% | 44.1% | 40.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 59.4% | 62.1% | 48.2% | 43.6% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 73.8% | 73.8% | 51.9% | 47.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +21.0 pts | +18.1 pts | +9.7 pts | +8.7 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in East Milton: 73.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 21.0 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in East Milton
| Period | East Milton | Milton | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 94.2% | 94.6% | 89.8% | 88.4% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 95.4% | 97.3% | 90.6% | 89.3% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 92.9% | 94.9% | 91.5% | 90.5% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 96.8% | 96.1% | 91.8% | 91.0% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +1.4 pts | +2.1 pts | +2.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in East Milton: 96.8% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. That is in line with the rest of Milton. The share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in East Milton
| Period | East Milton | Milton | Boston area | Massachusetts | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.2% | 5.4% | 7.0% | 7.5% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.5% | 5.8% | 8.0% | 8.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.9% | 3.5% | 4.6% | 5.0% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.6% | 4.2% | 4.9% | 5.2% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −1.3 pts | −2.1 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been easier to find in East Milton than nationally: unemployment was 3.6%, against 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 2.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
East Milton compared with nearby neighborhoods
| Neighborhood | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East Milton | 2.81 | 40.4 | 10.2% | 14.9% | 3.2% | 1947 | $2,762 | 73.8% | 96.8% | 3.6% |
| Neponset | 2.51 | 37.7 | 12.3% | 44.2% | 6.6% | 1944 | $2,302 | 51.3% | 92.3% | 7.5% |
| Milton Upper Mills | 3.10 | 41.8 | 16.1% | 29.0% | 5.4% | 1945 | $1,722 | 65.8% | 95.6% | 5.1% |
| South Dorchester | 2.70 | 38.7 | 19.4% | 56.8% | 6.6% | 1943 | $1,992 | 35.4% | 82.1% | 8.8% |
| Dorchester Center | 3.07 | 33.7 | 27.4% | 60.0% | 5.4% | 1954 | $1,768 | 25.9% | 79.6% | 9.2% |
| Fields Corner | 2.29 | 49.7 | 9.5% | 52.1% | 9.1% | 1944 | $2,302 | 37.5% | 78.6% | 5.9% |
| Mount Bowdoin | 3.19 | 30.8 | 32.7% | 80.3% | 6.2% | 1952 | $1,418 | 21.4% | 77.0% | 11.5% |
| North Dorchester | 2.27 | 34.4 | 12.8% | 64.5% | 7.7% | 1957 | $2,052 | 48.4% | 86.3% | 6.6% |
| Forest Hills | 2.26 | 40.7 | 4.4% | 57.6% | 5.0% | 1939 | $2,258 | 65.8% | 95.0% | 1.3% |
| Roxbury | 2.36 | 34.2 | 16.5% | 74.9% | 9.5% | 1959 | $1,507 | 33.3% | 81.5% | 8.2% |
| Nubian Square | 2.21 | 36.7 | 17.3% | 78.3% | 8.2% | 1968 | $1,427 | 28.8% | 79.1% | 11.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up East Milton. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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