Milton MillsNH
A town of 72, settled in 1826.
Is Milton Mills a good place to live?
Milton Mills has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
72 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Milton Mills: who provides what
Milton Mills is unincorporated, so Strafford County and regional agencies provide most services.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 19, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Milton Mills.
In Milton Mills, the median household income runs higher than in the typical New Hampshire or U.S. town
The top destinations are Portsmouth (20%), Rochester (11%) and Dover (9%). For half of commuters, work is under 30 miles away.
| Milton Mills | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $250,000 | $103,000 | $80,000 |
| Below the poverty line | 11% | 6.8% | 9.6% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
The climate in Milton Mills brings snowy winters and pleasant summers
Summer afternoons peak near 81° in July, and January nights bottom out around 12°; snowfall runs to about 81 inches a winter. Summers in Milton Mills are pleasant, and winters cold, snowy, with plenty of rain.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Low risk in Milton Mills, with inland flooding at the top
Expected damage from storms and floods is lower here than in 62% of U.S. communities. Of the losses FEMA expects in Milton Mills, 74% come from inland flooding and 5% from hurricanes.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Milton Mills stands out in New Hampshire and nationally, with more of its adults who feel lonely
In Milton Mills, 19% of adults report frequent mental distress. 17% of Milton Mills adults say their health is fair or poor, where New Hampshire’s towns sit at 14% and U.S. towns at 19%. Among 127 New Hampshire towns, just 2 have a higher share of adults who have been diagnosed with depression than Milton Mills. This New Hampshire town beats the New Hampshire average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 12.
| Milton Mills | New Hampshire towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 28% | 23% | 23% |
| Feel lonely (CDC PLACES) | 35% | 30% | 33% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 16% | 17% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 14% |
| What stands out | Milton Mills | NH |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults who have had cancer | 8.3% | 9.8% |
| More older adults who have lost all their teeth | 15.5% | 8.9% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The median home in Milton Mills sells for about $60K
Only one of the 127 New Hampshire towns we compare has a higher share of households owning their home than Milton Mills.
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Lake Winnipesaukee and 39 more within 40 miles
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Milton Mills. Close and well known come first.
19 mi LakeLake Winnipesaukee
39 mi LighthousePortland Head Light
39 mi LandmarkFort Gorges
39 mi Scenic railwayConway Scenic Railroad
30 mi LighthouseCape Neddick Light
32 mi MuseumStrawbery BankePhoto credits
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Everything we know about Milton Mills
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Milton Mills; the nearest are
About 0 of every 100 Milton Mills residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across New Hampshire.
100% of working residents leave Milton Mills for work
Where Milton Mills’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Questions about Milton Mills
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Milton Mills, NH a good place to live?
Milton Mills has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.