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Milton is a small town in Santa Rosa County, and the home of  NAS Whiting Field. Residents love the small-town vibe, affordable homes, and easy commutes to area installations. Milton is centrally located to both NAS Whiting Field and NAS Pensacola, making it a great choice for those who will be traveling to either or both installations. This quaint suburb is mostly considered a bedroom community (where people only go to sleep), and most spouses who seek employment find it in Pensacola. It’s known for being safe, hospitable, and prideful of its military residents!


This forested city is set back from the beaches of Pensacola by about 25 miles, but there is still plenty of water to be found. The Blackwater River, and several tributaries permeate the city and Milton is actually known as the “canoe capital of Florida.” There are ample opportunities for outdoor recreation like fishing, boating, scuba or snorkeling in the rivers, bays and the Gulf. Blackwater River State Forest is also nearby with all sorts of adventures waiting. Downtown Milton offers a little culture and old Southern history, with mom-and-pop shops aplenty.

Neighbors

Milton is home to a ton of military retirees and active duty families. The small town vibe, plus the predominance of military-affiliated neighbors helps with fostering a tight-knit community.

Neighborhood Feel

This is an older, more established community with a comfortable pace of life and markedly Southern attitude. Milton offers subdivisions with close neighbors as well as homes spread acres apart.

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Neighborhood Location

Commute
Corry Station – Main Gate
NAS Pensacola – West Gate
NAS Whiting Field – West Gate
Drive Time to Gate
35 to 60* minutes
45 to 60* minutes
15 to 20* minutes
By Transit
N/A

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Neighborhood Info

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Points of Interest

Historic Milton

Adventures Unlimited Outdoor Center

Blackwater River and walking trail

Big Plus

Affordable housing is available that’s close to the beaches, and both NAS Pensacola and NAS Whiting Field.

Quiet pace and laid-back living are key components of life in Milton.

The schools in Santa Rosa County are among some of the best in the region and typically preferred over Escambia County (Pensacola).

Things to Consider

This is small-town living at its finest. If you need robust shopping and eclectic dining, you’ll be looking to Pensacola to fill the gaps.

If living at the beach is a priority, Milton can feel a little removed. But it’s only a 20 to 30-minute drive to the beaches, and you can still find ample opportunity to explore the area rivers, bays, and inlets.

The job market in Milton and Pace is scarce, and spouses who want to pursue their careers will be looking for work in Pensacola.

How’s the Market?

The median home value for single family homes in Milton is $137,000 according to the Zillow Home Value Index. Home Values are forecasted to increase by 3.5% in the coming year.

According to Zillow’s Rental Index, the median rental rate for all homes in Milton is $1,105.

The ZRI for Milton, FL is for all homes, including smaller apartments and very large homes. There isn’t enough data available to narrow down the median rate for single-family homes.

School Scoop

Public schools in Milton are part of Santa Rosa School District, which has an overall ranking of 8, according to Greatschools.org. One of the highest rated schools is Chumuckla Elementary School, with a rating of 9.

Students may apply to transfer to a school outside of their attendance zone if they meet criteria, there is space available and they can provide their own transportation.

Capstone Academy Pensacola and Capstone Academy Milton are public charter schools, owned and operated by Capstone Adaptive Learning & Therapy Centers, providing educational opportunities based on each child’s individual needs. They offer small class sizes, inclusion VPK (voluntary pre-kindergarten) and in school therapies.

Santa Rosa School District offers a variety of Pre-school programs (early head start, head start, ESE, and VPK) to qualifying children ages 2 to 4.

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