Living in Milton, MA: prices, taxes and commute
A leafy town south of Boston with four stops on the Mattapan trolley.
Milton's single-family median was $1,130,000 in September 2026, and $1,106,700 over the past 12 months, +7.4% from a year earlier. The FY2026 tax rate is $11.81 per $1,000. Milton has four stops on the MBTA Mattapan Line trolley, Milton, Central Avenue, Valley Road and Capen Street, connecting to the Red Line at Ashmont.
Milton by the numbers
Source: The Context Report No. 5 (October 2026), MLS PIN closed single-family sales for September 2026; Massachusetts DOR FY2026 tax rates. Carrying cost assumes 20% down on a 30-year fixed loan and excludes insurance, HOA and maintenance. Annual tax on the September median at the FY2026 rate is about $13,345 before any exemption.
Every issue of The Context Report for Milton
| Issue | Median | Sales | Carrying cost / mo | 12-mo median | 12-mo change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No. 1, June 2026 | $1,186,250 | 14 | $7,228 | $1,107,500 | +10.9% |
| No. 2, July 2026 (June 2026 sales) | $1,138,000 | 23 | $6,949 | $1,100,000 | -9.1% |
| No. 3, August 2026 (July 2026 sales) | $1,002,500 | 18 | $6,196 | $1,090,000 | +9.0% |
| No. 4, September 2026 (August 2026 sales) | $1,150,000 | 23 | $7,176 | $1,100,000 | +7.1% |
| No. 5, October 2026 (September 2026 sales) | $1,130,000 | 16 | $7,456 | $1,106,700 | +7.4% |
Homes in Milton
Milton's September single-family median of $1,130,000 ranked 10 of 26 Greater Boston towns with sales that month, above the regional middle of $950,000. The 12-month median of $1,106,700 is the steadier number. These figures cover single-family homes only; condos and multi-families are not included. Price depends heavily on the street and the house, so the town median is only a starting point. Ask us for recent sales of homes like yours.
Taxes and monthly cost
Milton's FY2026 residential rate is $11.81 per $1,000 of assessed value, up from $11.09 in FY2025. A home assessed at $1,130,000 would pay about $13,345 a year in property tax. Milton does not offer a residential exemption. See how that compares on our property tax rates by town page.
Getting around
- Mattapan trolley: Milton, Central Avenue, Valley Road and Capen Street, connecting to the Red Line at Ashmont.
- Bus: MBTA bus routes to Ashmont and Mattapan.
- By car: I-93 and Route 138. Travel times vary a lot with traffic; test your own commute at rush hour.
Schedules change. Check mbta.com for current service before you count on a commute.
Schools, safety, water and flood data
We do not rate towns. These are the official sources, so you can look at the data yourself.
- Schools: Massachusetts DESE school and district profiles. Search for Milton to see enrollment, staffing, assessment results and more.
- Crime data: Massachusetts crime statistics, the state's public crime reporting site. The Milton police department also publishes local reports.
- Drinking water: MWRA drinking water quality reports (Milton is an MWRA water community).
- Flood zones: FEMA Flood Map Service Center. Enter the address. If a home is in a high-risk flood zone, lenders will require flood insurance, so check before you make an offer.
Sources
- The Context Report No. 5 (October 2026)
- Massachusetts DOR FY2026 tax rates
- MBTA Mattapan Line
- MBTA Red Line
Questions this page answers
What is the median home price in Milton, MA?
The single-family median in Milton was $1,130,000 in September 2026 on 16 sales. Over the last 12 months it was $1,106,700, +7.4% from a year earlier.
What is the property tax rate in Milton?
Milton's FY2026 residential rate is $11.81 per $1,000 of assessed value, up from $11.09 in FY2025. The commercial rate is $18.12.
How do you get from Milton to Boston?
Milton has four stops on the MBTA Mattapan Line trolley, Milton, Central Avenue, Valley Road and Capen Street, connecting to the Red Line at Ashmont.
Is Milton a good place to live?
That depends on what you need. This page lays out prices, taxes, commute options and links to public school, crime, water and flood data so you can decide for yourself.
How much does it cost per month to own a home in Milton?
About $7,456 a month in principal, interest and property tax on the September median, with 20% down on a 30-year fixed loan. Insurance and maintenance are extra.