At a Glance
Median Income
$77,917
$31,570 per capita
Home Value
$170,600
Zillow: $271,270
Median Rent
$842/mo
21.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
107/100K
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.9%
80.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.6%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
12.9% smoking rate
How Miles Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Miles's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Miles a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Miles residents earn a median household income of $77,917 , which is 4% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $31,570. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,105 business establishments, including 318 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Miles is $170,600 , 39% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $271,270. Median rent is $842/month, with 21.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Miles reports 107 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 72% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
20.9% of adults in Miles hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
80.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Miles has an average annual temperature of 65°F (18°C).
Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 23.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,170
Median Age35.9 yrs
Density688/mi²
Male / Female58% / 43%
Foreign Born12.0%
Veterans6.7%
Economy
A
Median Income$77,917
Per Capita$31,570
Unemployment2.6%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$8,573M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,077
Housing
A+
Home Value$170,600
Rent$842
Ownership73.7%
Zillow$271,270
Housing Units443
Rent Burden21.0%
Crime
C
Violent107/100K
Property0/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes10.9%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death9,679/100K
Climate
Avg Temp65°F
Rain23.4 in/yr
Elevation1,809 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.9%
High School+80.2%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 74% / D 26%
Commute30 min
Broadband91.9%
Internet Speed58 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Miles was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is San Angelo Regional/Mathis Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.448 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
12.0% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 318 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.