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Living in Milton-Freewater

Milton-Freewater had a population of 7,036 in July 2026. For Milton-Freewater, median household income was US$52,183 a year in July 2026. The city had 4 schools in 2026. There were 93 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1926 sources

Population7,029people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary2,134EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent770.9EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate7.25%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Recorded crime1,994offences per 100,000country median 1,586 — 26% aboveOfficial source · FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Milton-Freewater?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$877 per month, while the median home value was US$240,000 in July 2026. Owner occupation was 48%, and the vacancy rate was 14.3% in July 2026. 45.9% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Milton-Freewater recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet20Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan21Official · national market
Median gross rent$877/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent45.85 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)14.33 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Property crime per 100,000 residents2,312 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)866.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent770.9 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Recorded property crimes76 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Is Milton-Freewater a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker57%strong on work, weak on air quality · range 48–66%
Skilled employee60%strong on work, weak on safety · range 51–69%
Student58%strong on cost, weak on work · range 48–68%
Family67%strong on family, weak on cost · range 58–76%
Retirement53%strong on safety, weak on admin · range 42–64%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

14.3% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 1,004 of 7,029 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Milton-Freewater is 7.3%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income52,183 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband70.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with a broadband subscription85.48 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with internet but no subscription5.95 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households without internet8.56 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households with satellite internet3.55 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Median gross salary2,134 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)22Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,589 EUR/month31 Dec 2025data.bls.gov8Official
Unemployment rate7.25 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Milton-Freewater?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,589 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,869of €2,818 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,818
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €867
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,869
Take-home pay for other salaries and households Compare with another city Check a job offer in Milton-Freewater Salary needed to live in Milton-Freewater

Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Milton-Freewater. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

Job Search

Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Milton-Freewater. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher74.49 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Schools4 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count14Official
School enrolment, share of residents27.04 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio0 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents93 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official
Preventable hospitalizations1,654 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio13Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Milton-Freewater when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

Open the official coverage guide
Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Safety

Recorded crime across major citiesMilton-Freewater highlighted among comparable cities
Recorded crime across major cities with Milton-Freewater highlighted

recorded incidents per 100k residents

Philadelphia5,457
Houston5,442
San Antonio5,218
Chicago4,012
Dallas4,010
Austin3,709
Fort Worth3,158
Phoenix3,125
New York City3,039
Los Angeles2,212
San Diego2,082
Milton-Freewater1,994
MetricValuePeriodSource
Recorded incidents per 100,000 residents1,994 offences per 100,000country median 1,58631 Dec 2024FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting12Official
Violent crime per 100,000 residents198.6 per 100,000 people1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Recorded violent crimes16 offenses/year31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time17.16 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers commuting by public transport1.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers walking to work8.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Destinations from nearest airport1 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportALW3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport20 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Milton-Freewater. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies

USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Milton-Freewater.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
MetricValuePeriodSource
Average daytime high by monthJan 6.78 · Feb 9.22 · Mar 14.17 · Apr 18.17 · May 23.11 · Jun 26.94 · Jul 32.44 · Aug 31.83 · Sep 26.44 · Oct 18.78 · Nov 10.94 · Dec 6.39 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average night-time low by monthJan -0.944 · Feb 0.444 · Mar 3.72 · Apr 6.5 · May 10.22 · Jun 13.33 · Jul 17.28 · Aug 16.83 · Sep 12.56 · Oct 6.83 · Nov 2 · Dec -1.06 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average temperature by monthJan 2.89 · Feb 4.83 · Mar 8.94 · Apr 12.33 · May 16.67 · Jun 20.17 · Jul 24.83 · Aug 24.33 · Sep 19.5 · Oct 12.78 · Nov 6.44 · Dec 2.67 °C31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 44.45 · Feb 38.61 · Mar 43.18 · Apr 41.15 · May 44.96 · Jun 31.75 · Jul 8.64 · Aug 9.91 · Sep 15.49 · Oct 30.99 · Nov 48.77 · Dec 52.32 mm31 Dec 1991NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information16Official
PM2.5, highest monitored reading158 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean9.05 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites4 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation333.2 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature25.11 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature12.29 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature2.78 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals15Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Murfreesboro ±2.3 °C. Elsewhere: Reims (France) ±2.7 °C, Alcalá de Henares (Spain) ±1.8 °C, Logroño (Spain) ±1.8 °C, Sliven (Bulgaria) ±1.3 °C, Alcobendas (Spain) ±2.0 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Foreign residents and their share come from different publications that count different groups (for example citizens of another country, or people born abroad, or of foreign origin), so 1,004 is not 10.4% of the population. Each row names its source.

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share10.45 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)6Official
Foreign residents1,004 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables23Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density1,337 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau7Official
Population7,029 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program19Official
Population covered by crime statistics6,988 people31 Dec 2025FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip)11Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value240,000 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Owner-occupied homes48 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Labour force participation rate62.47 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Residents born abroad14.27 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents3.82 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Non-citizens, share of residents10.45 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Flu vaccination coverage66.49 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage4Official
Mammography screening coverage74 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate5Official
Residents without health insurance5.57 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher8.03 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies1 Jul 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available88.17 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent2Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers aged 16 and over3,081 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Workers mainly working from home5.84 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official
Households using cellular data plans72.63 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population3Official

Alternatives for people set on Milton-Freewater

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

College Place as a Milton-Freewater alternative in the same region

12 km away, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Foreign residents: 4.3% College Place vs 10.4% Milton-Freewater−59%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,924 College Place vs €3,589 Milton-Freewaterno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km College Place vs 20.0 km Milton-Freewater−55%
  • Residents: 9,923 College Place vs 7,029 Milton-Freewater+41%
  • Unemployment: 6.4% College Place vs 7.3% Milton-Freewater−11%
  • Median gross pay, city: €2,266 College Place vs €2,134 Milton-Freewater+6%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 1,906 College Place vs 1,994 Milton-Freewater−4%

Plainfield as a Milton-Freewater alternative in the same country

A move, not a commute, at 2455 km, better on 4 of 6 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1. Median gross pay, region cannot be compared like for like.

  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €2,134 Milton-Freewater+126%
  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 7,029 Milton-Freewater+612%
  • Recorded crime, per 100k: 741 Plainfield vs 1,994 Milton-Freewater−63%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 7.3% Milton-Freewater−48%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 10.4% Milton-Freewater−42%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,589 Milton-Freewaterno percentage
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 20.0 km Milton-Freewater−55%

Cities near Milton-Freewater

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Milton-Freewater?

The median gross salary is 3,589 EUR/month. Source: data.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Milton-Freewater?

The unemployment rate is 7.25 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

How safe is Milton-Freewater?

Police recorded 1,994 offences per 100,000. This counts all offences, so it is not comparable with a violent-crime-only rate from another source. Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting.

How many people live in Milton-Freewater?

The published population is 7,029 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Milton-Freewater?

1,004 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Milton-Freewater a good place to live?

Milton-Freewater may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Which cities are near Milton-Freewater?

College Place, Walla Walla are near Milton-Freewater. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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Sources

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  1. ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) www2.census.gov · checked 2026-09-19
  2. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  3. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. CDC mammography screening rate data.cdc.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  7. Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-08-03
  8. data.bls.gov data.bls.gov · checked 2026-08-27
  9. EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean aqs.epa.gov · checked 2026-07-01
  10. FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-07-01
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  1. FBI CIUS Table 8 by City 2025 (CDE offenses-known-to-le-2025.zip) cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-09-05
  2. FBI Crime Data Explorer / Uniform Crime Reporting cde.ucr.cjis.gov · checked 2026-08-04
  3. HRSA mental health provider ratio data.hrsa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  4. NCES CCD public school count nces.ed.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  5. NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-06-30
  6. NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information ncei.noaa.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  7. OpenFlights raw.githubusercontent.com · checked 2026-08-03
  8. OurAirports davidmegginson.github.io · checked 2026-08-03
  9. U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program www2.census.gov · checked 2026-08-03
  10. Verizon 300 Mbps home internet verizon.com · checked 2026-09-15
  11. Visible unlimited mobile plan visible.com · checked 2026-09-15
  12. Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS) api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-09-11
  13. Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-26
  14. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  15. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06
  16. Coordinate identity evidence wikidata.org · checked 2026-09-06

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