Milliken, CO

Full City Profile · Colorado · Weld County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
8,695 Population 666/sq mi density
$100,567 Median Income $40,290 per capita
$398,200 Home Value $445,621 Zillow
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$100,567 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$398,200 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Milliken, CO

At a Glance

Median Income
$100,567
34% above
$40,290 per capita
Home Value
$398,200
41% above
Zillow: $445,621
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
537/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
27.8%
18% below
90.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
1.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.0%
3% above
12.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Milliken Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Milliken's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
134%
Home Value
141%
Poverty
10%
Bachelor's
82%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Milliken a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Milliken residents earn a median household income of $100,567 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $40,290. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 9,567 business establishments, including 544 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Milliken is $398,200 , 41% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $445,621. The cost of living index is 103.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2003.

Safety & Crime

Milliken reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 537/100K.

Education

27.8% of adults in Milliken hold a bachelor's degree or higher (18% below the national average). 90.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Milliken has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 14.7 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 54.

Data Overview

People

Population8,695
Median Age32.1 yrs
Density666/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans6.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$100,567
Per Capita$40,290
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty1.2%
County GDP$29,473M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,277

Housing

A
Home Value$398,200
Rent
Ownership89.0%
Zillow$445,621
Housing Units3,189
Rent Burden30.9%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property537/100K

Health

Obesity33.0%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.0%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death6,882/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain14.7 in/yr
AQI54 (Moderate)
Elevation4,829 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+27.8%
High School+90.0%
Graduate+11.4%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 38%
Commute36 min
Broadband94.0%
Internet Speed86 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries19

Did You Know?

The median home in Milliken was built in 2003.
The nearest airport is Northern Colorado Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.420 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 544 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 44 fatal vehicle crashes.