Milton
“Salmon Falls River value — between Rochester and Wakefield”
$285K
Median home price
▲ 5.0% past year
About Milton
Milton is an honest working-class small town on the Salmon Falls River in northern Strafford County, offering some of the most accessible entry-level home prices in the Seacoast region. Milton Pond provides recreational boating and fishing, and the town's position between Rochester and Wakefield gives residents access to both areas' amenities. It is a community with genuine roots and an improving market, making it attractive for first-time buyers and investors seeking yield.
Market Snapshot
28
Days on market
median
$188
Price / sq ft
$23.50
Property tax
per $1,000 assessed
5.5%
Rental yield
avg gross
Quality of Life
Commute Times
45 min
to Portsmouth
65 min
to Manchester
90 min
to Boston
Amenities & Lifestyle
Ski resort
Lake / ocean
Hiking trails
Major airport
Hospital
Downtown area
Seasons in Milton
Spring
Salmon Falls River fishing season and Milton Pond ice-out
Summer
Milton Pond boating and Lakes Region proximity
Fall
Northern Strafford County foliage
Winter
Snowmobile access and Lakes Region ski proximity
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