Milan, NM

Full City Profile · New Mexico · Cibola County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
2,473 Population 561/sq mi density
$37,551 Median Income $21,097 per capita
$71,300 Home Value $145,746 Zillow
$828 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
204 Violent Crime/100K 977 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$37,551 median income, 4.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$71,300 home value, $828/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
204 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Milan, NM

At a Glance

Median Income
$37,551
50% below
$21,097 per capita
Home Value
$71,300
75% below
Zillow: $145,746
Median Rent
$828/mo
29% below
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
204/100K
46% below
977/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%
72% below
74.9% high school+
Unemployment
4.5%
25% above
20.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.8%
21% above
18.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°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
50%
Home Value
25%
Rent
71%
Poverty
165%
Bachelor's
28%
Unemployment
125%
Crime
54%
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 $37,551 , which is 50% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,097. The unemployment rate stands at 4.5% (25% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 449 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Milan is $71,300 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $145,746. Median rent is $828/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 92.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Safety & Crime

Milan reports 204 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 977/100K.

Education

9.6% of adults in Milan hold a bachelor's degree or higher (72% below the national average). 74.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Milan has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 9.7 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population2,473
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density561/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans4.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$37,551
Per Capita$21,097
Unemployment4.5%
Poverty20.4%
County GDP$868M
Avg Weekly Wage$934

Housing

A+
Home Value$71,300
Rent$828
Ownership61.8%
Zillow$145,746
Housing Units1,033
Rent Burden33.4%

Crime

F
Violent204/100K
Property977/100K

Health

Obesity38.8%
Diabetes15.1%
Smoking18.0%
Heart Disease7.4%
Premature Death16,697/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain9.7 in/yr
Elevation6,543 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+9.6%
High School+74.9%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score4.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 48% / D 50%
Commute23 min
Broadband75.1%
Internet Speed20 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries3

Did You Know?

The median home in Milan was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Albuquerque International Sunport (73 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.428 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.9% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.