Affordable & Income-Based Housing in Milton

Milton, DE has 5 affordable and income-based rental properties with 151 total units across the city. With a median market rent of $1,310 per month (Census ACS 5-Year), these income-based options can offer meaningful savings for eligible renters. Of the 3 properties with inspection scores on file, 2 earned excellent ratings and 1 earned a good rating.

Properties

151

Total units

92/100

Avg HUD score

At a glance

🏠 Affordability

$1,310/mo

Affordability in Milton, DE

According to Census ACS 5-Year data (2024), the median gross rent in Milton is $1,310 per month and the median household income is $80,875 per year, with renters making up about 20% of households. Subsidized housing in Milton can offer significantly lower costs for income-qualified renters compared to the local market rate.

Census ACS 5-Year

🛡️ Safety

264 / 100k · 2024

Safety

According to FBI Crime Data Explorer, the Milton Police Department reported a violent crime rate of 264 per 100,000 residents in 2024. Note that crime rates are not directly comparable across cities due to differences in reporting practices and definitions.

FBI Crime Data Explorer

🚶 Getting around

Walk Score 54 · Somewhat Walkable

Getting Around Milton

According to Walk Score, the area around assisted properties in Milton has a Walk Score of 54 (Somewhat Walkable) and a Bike Score of 50, suggesting residents can handle some errands on foot and that biking is a reasonable option for some trips.

No Transit Score is available for Milton, so residents who do not drive or bike may want to confirm local transit options before committing to a unit.

Walk Score

🎓 Schools

3 schools · 1 districts

Schools

According to NCES Common Core of Data, 3 public schools across 1 district serve Milton, including 2 elementary and 1 middle school. Quality and programs vary by school, so renters should check the assigned schools for a specific address before applying.

NCES Common Core of Data

📊 Cost of living

$80,875 median income

Cost of Living in Milton, DE

The median household income in Milton is $80,875 per year, according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates. The median asking rent in the city is $1,310 per month, per the same source, which helps illustrate the gap that income-restricted housing can fill for renters who qualify.

Milton has 3 income-restricted properties with 85 total units, offering alternatives for renters who may not be able to afford market-rate housing in the area.

Census ACS 5-Year

🌊 Environment & risk

Environment & Flood Risk

All 3 HUD-assisted properties in Milton have been mapped against FEMA flood zone data, and none fall within a high-risk flood zone. Flood exposure for affordable housing in this city appears low based on available data.

FEMA · EPA AirNow

HUD Inspection Scoresavg 92/100(3 of 5 scored)