At a Glance
Median Income
$45,608
$25,513 per capita
Home Value
$121,400
Zillow: $178,503
Median Rent
$802/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
552/100K
2,548/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
85.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
12.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.7%
22.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
60°F
301 sunny days/yr
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+
2.8 / 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 $45,608 , which is 39% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $25,513. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,122 business establishments, including 81 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milan is $121,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $178,503. Median rent is $802/month, with 31.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Safety & Crime
Milan reports 552 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 45% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,548/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
13.5% of adults in Milan hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
85.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milan has an average annual temperature of 60°F (15°C).
Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 56.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.
Data Overview
People
Population8,194
Median Age36.1 yrs
Density916/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$45,608
Per Capita$25,513
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty12.7%
County GDP$2,017M
Avg Weekly Wage$942
Housing
A+
Home Value$121,400
Rent$802
Ownership51.9%
Zillow$178,503
Housing Units3,466
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent552/100K
Property2,548/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault460/100K
Burglary631/100K
Health
Obesity41.7%
Diabetes13.8%
Smoking22.2%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death13,993/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain56.2 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation416 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+85.9%
Graduate+4.8%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 24%
Commute24 min
Broadband88.2%
Internet Speed133 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Milan was founded in 1858.
The median home in Milan was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.440 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
25.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 133 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.