Milton, Florida

About Milton

Set in the northwestern part of Florida, Milton is a close-knit town, home to 11,182 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Milton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.73 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,951 residents per square mile.

📰 Milton News Today

• Kevin Smitley Obituary (1955 - 2026) - Milton, FL - Miami Valley Today Legacy obituary · Aug 15
• The history of Milton, Florida WKRG · Jul 3
• Confinement of cat in vehicle leads to animal abuse arrests in our area fox10tv.com · Mar 15
• Burglary, grand theft suspect found dead in Blackwater River after fleeing deputies - WEAR-TV WEAR-TV · Jul 22
• 5553 Riviera Dr, Milton, FL 32583 Realtor.com · Jul 24

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Milton Unique

• One of 20 places in the US named Milton — but the Florida one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in northwestern Florida, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Florida — one of 956 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
• Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 11,182.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Milton

• Waffle House — american
• Blackwater Bistro
• Boomerang Pizza Kitchen — pizza
• Crazy Cajun
• El Paso's — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Imogene Theater · Museum
• West Florida Railroad Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Milton

• Blackwater Heritage Trail State Park reviews ★
• Blackwater River Water Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Carpenter Park reviews ★
• Mayo Park reviews ★
• Riverwalk Park reviews ★
• Russell Landing Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Milton

• AVALON MIDDLE SCHOOL
• BAGDAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• BERRYHILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• CENTRAL SCHOOL
• EAST MILTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• ESE DEVELOPMENT CENTER
• HOBBS MIDDLE SCHOOL
• LEARNING ACADEMY OF SANTA ROSA
• MARTIN LUTHER KING MIDDLE SCHOOL
• MILTON HIGH SCHOOL
• RADFORD M LOCKLIN TECHNICAL COLLEGE
• SANTA ROSA HIGH SCHOOL
• T. R. JACKSON PREK CENTER
• W. H. RHODES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Santa Rosa Medical Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Milton

🏘️ Nearby Communities