At a Glance
Median Income
$36,918
$19,315 per capita
Home Value
$100,200
Zillow: $149,114
Violent Crime
540/100K
1,013/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.3%
78.4% high school+
Unemployment
9.6%
17.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
46.0%
23.9% smoking rate
How Millen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Millen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Millen a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Millen residents earn a median household income of $36,918 , which is 51% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,315. The unemployment rate stands at 9.6% (167% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 128 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Millen is $100,200 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $149,114. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Millen reports 540 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,013/100K.
Education
5.3% of adults in Millen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(84% below the national average).
78.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Millen has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,959
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density827/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
C
Median Income$36,918
Per Capita$19,315
Unemployment9.6%
Poverty17.2%
County GDP$214M
Avg Weekly Wage$890
Housing
A+
Home Value$100,200
Rent
Ownership70.1%
Zillow$149,114
Housing Units1,512
Rent Burden22.8%
Crime
F
Violent540/100K
Property1,013/100K
Health
Obesity46.0%
Diabetes18.6%
Smoking23.9%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death12,473/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.4 in/yr
Elevation178 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.3%
High School+78.4%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 35%
Commute21 min
Broadband60.3%
Internet Speed140 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries1
Did You Know?
Millen was founded in 1835.
The median home in Millen was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Augusta Regional At Bush Field (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.481 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
31.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 140 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.