Milton

Milton

Found in Fulton County, Georgia, Milton became a city in 2006. It was created out of a northwestern area of the county, which was completely unincorporated. The community is one of the most affluent in the area and has an average household income of nearly $100,000. The population of Milton is nearly 33,000 residents.

Living in Milton Homes

Overall, Milton is a good choice for residents looking for an up and coming city. It’s very affluent and provides a close location to the rest of the Atlanta area.

The name of the city comes from the fact that the area used for the city used to be nearly all of the former Milton County. The county was originally named after John Milton, a Revolutionary War Hero.

Schooling

The city is served by the Fulton County School System. Schools serving area residents include:

• Alpharetta Elementary
• Birmingham Falls Elementary
• Cogburn Woods Elementary
• Crabapple Crossing Elementary
• Manning Oaks Elementary
• Mountain Park Elementary
• Summit Hill Elementary
• Sweet Apple Elementary
• Crabapple Middle
• Elkins Pointe Middle
• Homewell Middle
• Northwestern Middle
• Alpharetta High
• Milton High
• Roswell High
• Cambridge High

These schools are not all found in Milton, but they all serve the area.

Recreation

The Milton area is home to many different recreational areas including:

• Bell Memorial Park
• Birmingham Park
• Crabapple Community Center
• Bethwell Community Center
• Freedom Park
• Friendship Community Park
• Homewell House
• Providence Park

These are just a few of the places offering recreational opportunities within the city of Milton.

Shopping and Dining

The area is also home to plenty of areas for shopping and dining. Some of the options found in Milton include:

• Kohl’s
• The Home Depot
• Jack of Trades
• Edwin Watts Golf
• Bath & Body Works
• Fry’s Electronics
• Famous Footwear
• Hibbett Sporting Goods
• Publix
• Bella Luna Cafe
• Brooklyn Joe’s
• Chipotle Mexican Grill
• Firehouse Subs
• Grand Champion BBQ
• Milton’s Cuisine & Cocktails
• Ru San’s

This is a thriving area with plenty of shopping, dining and entertainment offered for residents.