Milton, IL

Milton is a small town located in southern Illinois. The population of Milton was just over 2,000 as of the 2010 census. Milton is located in Randolph County and is bordered by the towns of Eldorado to the north, Carbondale to the east, and Charleston to the south.

Real estate in Milton is primarily made up of single family homes and small apartment complexes. The majority of homes in Milton are built between 1940 and 1970. There are a few newer homes scattered throughout the town, but they are not common. The average price for a home in Milton was $128,000 as of May 2016.

The primary industry in Milton is agriculture. However, there has been a recent trend towards tourism due to its proximity to several natural attractions, including Mount Sterling State Park and Lake Marion National Wildlife Refuge. As a result, there has been an increase in commercial development within the town limits over the past few years.