At a Glance
Median Income
$27,656
$15,634 per capita
Home Value
$77,400
Zillow: $143,884
Median Rent
$825/mo
21.7% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.8%
86.2% high school+
Unemployment
17.0%
49.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20.0% smoking rate
How Milan Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Milan's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Milan a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Milan residents earn a median household income of $27,656 , which is 63% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $15,634. The unemployment rate stands at 17.0% (372% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 49.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 377 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milan is $77,400 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,884. Median rent is $825/month, with 21.7% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1963.
Education
7.8% of adults in Milan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(77% below the national average).
86.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milan has an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C).
Winters average 49°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population727
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density234/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans7.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$27,656
Per Capita$15,634
Unemployment17.0%
Poverty49.7%
County GDP$585M
Avg Weekly Wage$783
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,400
Rent$825
Ownership62.2%
Zillow$143,884
Housing Units454
Rent Burden21.7%
Health
Obesity38.4%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking20.0%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death13,999/100K
Climate
Avg Temp66°F
Rain48.2 in/yr
Elevation298 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.8%
High School+86.2%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 25%
Commute55 min
Broadband87.3%
Internet Speed69 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Milan was built in 1963.
The nearest airport is Vidalia Regional (42 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
36.8% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.