Lake Milton, OH

Lake Milton is a small town located in northeast Ohio. The population was 1,828 at the 2010 census. Lake Milton is known for its beautiful lakes and rolling hills. The town was founded in 1881 and named after Milton Bradley, a well-known American inventor and manufacturer of playing cards.

Real estate in Lake Milton is primarily residential with a few commercial properties scattered throughout the town. There are several subdivisions and single family homes available for purchase or lease. The median price of a home in Lake Milton was $135,000 in 2016 according to Zillow.com data.

The schools in Lake Milton are rated excellent by the Ohio Department of Education (ODE). They offer programs for students from pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade including dual enrollment opportunities with colleges and universities across the state. There are also several private schools available within the town limits including St John's School, which has an enrollment of just under 200 students, and Bishop Watterson Catholic School with over 600 students enrolled annually.

The economy of Lake Milton is based largely on agriculture with crops such as corn, soybeans, wheat, alfalfa, grapes and apples grown on local farms. However, due to advances in technology and transportation there has been a decline in traditional farming practices over recent years which has led to an increase in jobs related to information technology (IT), health care services and other service industries associated with advanced economies . As a result of this growth there has been an increase in housing prices within the town limits as well as surrounding communities . In addition , due to its location near major interstate highways (I-75 & I-480) as well as railroads (CSX & Norfolk Southern), businesses located within Lake Milton have seen increased traffic flow resulting in increased job opportunities .