How long do people stay in their homes in Milton, WA?
21.9% (±6.1 points) of households in Milton, WA moved into their current home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
12.0% have lived in it since before 2000.
Figures last updated on .
- Moved in 2020 or later
- 21.9% (±6.1 points)
- Since before 2000
- 12.0%
When households in Milton moved in
| Moved in | Milton | Pierce County | Washington | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 or later | 3.7% (±2.5 points) | 4.9% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| 2020 to 2022 | 18.2% (±5.6 points) | 23.1% | 22.4% | 20.2% |
| 2010 to 2019 | 50.2% (±6.8 points) | 42.3% | 41.8% | 39.6% |
| 2000 to 2009 | 16.0% (±4.9 points) | 14.9% | 15.4% | 16.4% |
| 1990 to 1999 | 4.8% (±1.9 points) | 8.1% | 8.2% | 9.6% |
| 1989 or earlier | 7.2% (±2.8 points) | 6.8% | 6.8% | 9.5% |
A high share of recent movers usually means more renting households and more turnover; a high share of long-time residents usually means more owners who have stayed.
In Milton, the share of households that moved in since 2020 is not measurably different from Pierce County (28.0%).
It is not measurably different from Washington (27.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (24.8%).
Households that moved in since 2020 in places near Milton
| Place | Distance | Households that moved in since 2020 | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milton | — | 21.9% (±6.1 points) | — |
| Fife Heights | 1.5 mi | 19.3% (±11.3 points) | Not measurably different |
| Edgewood | 2.0 mi | 26.7% (±5.2 points) | Not measurably different |
| Fife | 2.1 mi | 36.2% (±4.7 points) | Higher |
| Lakeland South | 2.3 mi | 23.2% (±5.5 points) | Not measurably different |
| Pacific | 3.1 mi | 22.8% (±8.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| Algona | 3.8 mi | 19.8% (±8.1 points) | Not measurably different |
| Waller | 4.1 mi | 17.4% (±4.9 points) | Not measurably different |
| North Puyallup | 4.1 mi | 19.0% (±13.2 points) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Fife, WA (36.2%).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Households that moved in since 2020 across Pierce County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Households that moved in since 2020 |
|---|---|---|
| 32 (tie) | Graham | 22.6% (±3.5 points) |
| 32 (tie) | Purdy | 22.6% (±15.7 points) |
| 34 | Key Center | 22.4% (±7.5 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Orting | 22.3% (±5.5 points) |
| 35 (tie) | Prairie Ridge | 22.3% (±4.4 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Maplewood | 21.9% (±5.6 points) |
| 37 (tie) | Milton | 21.9% (±6.1 points) |
| 39 | Canterwood | 21.3% (±9.9 points) |
| 40 | South Creek | 21.0% (±14.4 points) |
| 41 | Summit | 19.8% (±6.1 points) |
| 42 | Elk Plain | 19.7% (±4.3 points) |
| 43 | Fife Heights | 19.3% (±11.3 points) |
| 44 | McMillin | 19.2% (±10.8 points) |
Showing 13 of 59 places in Pierce County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Milton
How often do people move in Milton?
21.9% of households in Milton, WA moved into their home in 2020 or later (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
How many long-time residents does Milton have?
12.0% of households in Milton have lived in their home since 1999 or earlier.
Sources
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 Milton city, Washington (place:46020, in state:53).
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DP04_0051PE, DP04_0051PM, DP04_0052PE, DP04_0052PM, DP04_0053PE, DP04_0053PM, DP04_0054PE, DP04_0054PM, DP04_0055PE, DP04_0055PM, DP04_0056PE, DP04_0056PM
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