Housing data for West Milton, OH
West Milton, OH has an estimated 4,771 residents and 2,287 homes (US Census Bureau, 2020–2024 American Community Survey).
It is a village in Miami County.
29.0% of households rent.
The median gross rent is $963 a month.
Figures last updated on .
- Residents
- 4,771 (±19)
- Housing units
- 2,287 (±217)
- Households that rent
- 29.0%
- Median gross rent
- $963
- Residents since 2015–2019
- +0.4%
What stands out in West Milton
Median home value: $141,800 (±$42,536) in West Milton, lower than in Miami County ($229,100).
Homes in buildings of 5 or more units: 3.0% (±3.2 points) in West Milton, lower than in Miami County (7.6%).
Median real estate taxes: $1,606 (±$171) in West Milton, lower than in Miami County ($2,254).
Homes heated by fuel oil: 0.0% (±1.8 points) in West Milton, lower than in Miami County (3.4%).
- Home values in West Milton
- Types of homes in West Milton
- Property taxes in West Milton
- Heating fuel in West Milton
Housing in West Milton at a glance
- Median rent: $963 median gross rent a month
- Rent by bedrooms: $924 median gross rent, 2 bedrooms
- Rent burden: 40.0% of renters pay 30% or more of income (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Renters and owners: 29.0% of households rent
- Income and affordability: $62,885 median household income
- Home values: $141,800 median home value
- Homeowner costs: $1,120 median monthly cost with a mortgage
- Property taxes: $1,606 median real estate taxes a year
- Types of homes: 3.0% of homes are in buildings of 5 or more units
- Bedrooms: 65.4% of homes have 3 or more bedrooms
- Age of homes: 64.6% of homes were built before 1980
- Vacancy rate: 16.1% rental vacancy rate (Small sample: wide margin of error)
- Heating fuel: 67.9% heat with utility gas
- Commute and cars: 27.8 minutes average trip to work
- Crime reported to police: 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
- Growth: +0.4% residents since 2015–2019
- How long people stay: 14.6% moved in since 2020
- Crowding and facilities: 1.3% of homes have more than 1 person per room (Small sample: wide margin of error)
West Milton against Miami County, its state and the nation
| West Milton | Miami County | Ohio | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,771 (±19) | 110,296 (exact) | 11,810,293 (exact) | 334,922,499 |
| Housing units | 2,287 (±217) | 47,226 (±66) | 5,292,391 (±464) | 143,775,355 |
| Households that rent | 29.0% (±9.1 points) | 26.6% (±1.5 points) | 32.8% (±0.3 points) | 34.8% |
| Median gross rent | $963 (±$187) | $966 (±$34) | $1,034 (±$5) | $1,413 |
| Median household income | $62,885 (±$7,231) | $76,817 (±$2,939) | $71,389 (±$321) | $80,734 |
| Median home value | $141,800 (±$42,536) | $229,100 (±$7,621) | $214,800 (±$742) | $332,700 |
| Median real estate taxes (a year) | $1,606 (±$171) | $2,254 (±$87) | $2,822 (±$10) | $3,119 |
| Built before 1980 | 64.6% (±14.8 points) | 63.8% (±2.7 points) | 63.4% (±0.2 points) | 49.7% |
| Average commute | 27.8 minutes (±4.1) | 22.0 minutes (±0.8) | 23.4 minutes (±0.1) | 26.4 minutes |
| Households with broadband | 94.9% (±5.0 points) | 92.3% (±0.8 points) | 90.1% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
| Median age of residents | 40.4 years (±6.0) | 41.3 years (±0.5) | 39.7 years (±0.2) | 38.9 years |
West Milton covers 3.4 square miles of land, about 1,407 residents per square mile (Census Bureau Gazetteer).
How West Milton has changed since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residents | 4,752 (±17) | 4,771 (±19) | +0.4% | Not a measurable change |
| Housing units | 2,244 (±166) | 2,287 (±217) | +1.9% | Not a measurable change |
| Median gross rent | $653 (±$78) | $963 (±$187) | +47.5% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $111,900 (±$12,944) | $141,800 (±$42,536) | +26.7% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median household income | $42,594 (±$10,755) | $62,885 (±$7,231) | +47.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median owner cost with a mortgage | $1,182 (±$152) | $1,120 (±$86) | −5.2% | Down after inflation |
| Median real estate taxes | $1,377 (±$162) | $1,606 (±$171) | +16.6% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Households that rent | 33.8% (±7.2 points) | 29.0% (±9.1 points) | −4.8 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.5% (±7.9 points) | 16.1% (±16.3 points) | +8.6 percentage points | Not a measurable change |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Crime reported to police in West Milton
In 2024, the West Milton Police Department reported 0 violent and 331 property crimes per 100,000 residents to the FBI.
ZIP codes in West Milton
| ZIP code | Share of the ZIP’s land in this place | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45383 | 12% | 6,912 | $962 | $171,800 | $66,620 |
A ZIP code is a mail route rather than a boundary, so the Census Bureau publishes figures for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas built from census blocks; the share column says how much of each one’s land lies in this place.
Places near West Milton
| Place | Distance | Median gross rent | Median home value | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Union Township (Miami County) | 2.0 mi | $949 | $186,200 | 21.4% |
| Ludlow Falls | 2.8 mi | $1,031 | $97,800 | 17.0% |
| Union | 4.0 mi | $1,118 | $169,200 | 18.8% |
| Potsdam | 4.7 mi | $1,604 | $124,300 | 22.1% |
| Laura | 5.0 mi | $825 | $123,700 | 17.8% |
| Phillipsburg | 5.5 mi | $997 | $152,200 | 21.4% |
| Monroe Township (Miami County) | 5.8 mi | $886 | $276,900 | 27.9% |
| Newton Township (Miami County) | 6.1 mi | $754 | $252,600 | 17.5% |
Places in Ohio most like West Milton
| Place | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clay Township (Tuscarawas County) | $986 | $134,700 | $60,882 | 23.0% |
| Cardington Township | $904 | $147,700 | $67,391 | 26.0% |
| Port Washington | $944 | $123,500 | $66,500 | 23.2% |
| Greenwich | $863 | $121,600 | $67,734 | 24.0% |
| Jamestown | $910 | $146,500 | $56,667 | 33.4% |
| Rittman | $814 | $162,100 | $60,154 | 28.3% |
Matched on rent, home value, income, the share who rent, the age of the homes, the share in apartment buildings and the commute, each measured against the spread across Ohio.
HUD Fair Market Rent for West Milton, fiscal year 2027
| Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedrooms | 3 bedrooms | 4 bedrooms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $909 | $1,008 | $1,248 | $1,623 | $1,774 |
HUD income limits for West Milton, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $21,650 | $36,050 | $57,700 |
| 2 people | $24,750 | $41,200 | $65,950 |
| 3 people | $27,850 | $46,350 | $74,200 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $51,500 | $82,400 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $55,650 | $89,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $59,750 | $95,600 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $63,900 | $102,200 |
| 8 people | $55,720 | $68,000 | $108,800 |
These are the limits HUD sets for its housing programs in the Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH MSA, where HUD’s median family income for fiscal year 2026 is $103,000.
A program can use its own limits; tax-credit and local programs often do.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about West Milton
What is the average rent in West Milton, OH?
The Census Bureau publishes the median rather than the average: the median gross rent in West Milton is $963 (±$187) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey), so half of renting households pay less and half pay more.
How much is a one-bedroom apartment in West Milton?
The median gross rent for a one-bedroom home in West Milton, OH is $619 (±$49) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many renters are there in West Milton?
West Milton has an estimated 596 (±192) renting households, 29.0% of its occupied homes (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the median household income in West Milton?
The median household income in West Milton is $62,885 (±$7,231) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average home value in West Milton, OH?
The Census Bureau publishes the median: $141,800 (±$42,536) for owner-occupied homes in West Milton (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
What is the average mortgage payment in West Milton?
The Census Bureau publishes total owner costs rather than the mortgage alone: the median for owners with a mortgage in West Milton, OH is $1,120 (±$86) a month, including taxes, insurance and utilities.
Is West Milton growing?
In West Milton, the number of residents went from 4,752 in 2015–2019 to 4,771 in 2020–2024 (+0.4%), not a measurable change.
What ZIP codes are in West Milton?
The ZIP code that covers West Milton is 45383.
What is the median rent in ZIP code 45383?
The median gross rent in ZIP Code Tabulation Area 45383 is $962 (±$165) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Demographic and Housing Estimates (DP05), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milton village, Ohio
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milton village, Ohio
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milton village, Ohio
- Median Real Estate Taxes Paid by Mortgage Status (B25103), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milton village, Ohio
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milton village, Ohio
- Total Population (B01003), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milton village, Ohio
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — West Milton village, Ohio
- HUD Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027: Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH MSA
- HUD Small Area Fair Market Rents, fiscal year 2027
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Dayton-Kettering-Beavercreek, OH MSA
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer: West Milton Police Department (ORI OH0551200)
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
- US Census Bureau, 2024 Gazetteer Files
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) for West Milton village, Ohio (place:83902, in state:39).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B01003_001E, B01003_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M from the 2019 release.
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DP05_0001E, DP05_0001M, DP04_0001E, DP04_0001M, DP04_0047PE, DP04_0047PM, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M, DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, DP04_0089E, DP04_0089M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .