Milton, Wisconsin

About Milton

Milton is a close-knit town in southern Wisconsin, home to 5,778 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Milton holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.71 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,227 residents per square mile.

📰 Milton News Today

• Milton man identified as victim in deadly Janesville shooting Channel 3000 · Aug 13
• Milton Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 22
• Johnson Creek couple left baby unattended on boat near Town of Milton bar, criminal complaint alleges WMTV 15 NEWS · Jun 10
• Kathryn McCartney BURKE The Press Democrat · Aug 8
• Milton, Janesville police look to future of staffing amid housing stock increases GazetteXtra · Aug 6

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Milton Unique

• One of 20 places in the US named Milton — but the Wisconsin one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southern Wisconsin, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Wisconsin — one of 808 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 5,778.
• Easy reach of Janesville (7 mi) — commute to the city, live where it's calm.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Milton

• Cafe 26 — american
• China Garden — chinese
• El Vallarta Mexican Restaurant — mexican
• Fredrick's Supper Club
• Milton Family Restaurant — home style
• Red Zone Pub and Grill — bar
• Scoreboard Bar & Grill

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Milton House Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Milton

• Ice Age County Park reviews ★
• Lima Marsh Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Central Park reviews ★
• Crossridge Park reviews ★
• Goodrich Park reviews ★
• La Mar Park reviews ★
• Liberty Park reviews ★
• Milton College Historic District reviews ★
• North Goodrich Park reviews ★
• Saturn Park reviews ★
• Schilberg Park reviews ★
• Storrs Lake Wildlife Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Milton

• East Elementary
• Milton High
• Milton Middle
• Northside Intermediate
• West Elementary

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Milton

🏘️ Nearby Communities