Milan, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Rock Island County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,037 Population 805/sq mi density
$61,188 Median Income $40,178 per capita
$120,300 Home Value $198,165 Zillow
$817 Median Rent 28.3% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
426 Violent Crime/100K 1,806 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$61,188 median income, 1.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$120,300 home value, $817/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
426 violent crimes/100K (12% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Milan, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,188
19% below
$40,178 per capita
Home Value
$120,300
57% below
Zillow: $198,165
Median Rent
$817/mo
30% below
28.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
426/100K
12% above
1,806/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
28% below
90.3% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
67% below
15.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.7%
24% above
16.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

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)

Income
81%
Home Value
43%
Rent
70%
Poverty
126%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
33%
Crime
112%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Milan a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Milan residents earn a median household income of $61,188 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,178. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Milan is $120,300 , 57% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $198,165. Median rent is $817/month, with 28.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Safety & Crime

Milan reports 426 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,806/100K.

Education

24.1% of adults in Milan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 90.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Milan has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population5,037
Median Age36.5 yrs
Density805/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans8.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$61,188
Per Capita$40,178
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty15.6%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391

Housing

A+
Home Value$120,300
Rent$817
Ownership67.3%
Zillow$198,165
Housing Units2,654
Rent Burden28.3%

Crime

F
Violent426/100K
Property1,806/100K

Health

Obesity39.7%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking16.3%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death8,429/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation673 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+90.3%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute20 min
Broadband90.7%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11

Did You Know?

Milan was founded in 1837.
The median home in Milan was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.