Milmay, NJ

New Jersey · Metropolitan Area

Milmay is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 950. Residents earn $60,110 per year, which is 20% below the national average.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
950 Population 116/sq mi density
$60,110 Median Income $39,932 per capita
$235,600 Home Value $374,434 Zillow
$1,247 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 290 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$60,110 median income, 9.2% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$235,600 home value, $1,247/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $60,110
20% lower than US avg
Home Value $235,600
16% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.5%
33% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,247
7% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.4%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 9.2%
156% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.8%
77% lower than US avg

How Milmay Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population950
Median Age51.3 yrs
Density116/mi²
Male / Female61% / 39%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

B
Median Income$60,110
Per Capita$39,932
Unemployment9.2%
Poverty2.8%
County GDP$19,423M
Commute26 min

Housing

A
Home Value$235,600
Rent$1,247
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$374,434
Housing Units452
Rent Burden30.9%

Health

Obesity31.4%
Uninsured9.7%
Smoking15.0%
Depression20.0%
Heart Disease5.3%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI39 (Good)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days290/yr
Elevation100 ft (30 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.5%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score6.24

Community

2024 VoteR 51% / D 48%
Commute26 min
Broadband78.9%
Libraries15

Is Milmay a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Milmay receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Milmay offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Milmay is $60,110, 20% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.2%, unemployment is notably high. Only 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Milmay is $235,600, 16% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,247 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.

Climate & Weather

Milmay experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. With 290 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches, including 22.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Milmay has a population of 950 with a density of 116 people per square mile. The median age is 51.3 years, 32% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95.3%), with 4.7% Black.

Population

950
Total Population
116
People / sq mi
51.3yrs
Median Age
32% above US avg
8.2mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 61.1%
Female 38.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Milmay vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.5%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.5%
89% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Milmay vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Milmay is $60,110, which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.2% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.8% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Milmay vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$60,110
20% below US avg
Per Capita Income$39,932
Avg Weekly Wage$1,139
IRS Avg AGI$70,837

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment9.2%
156% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.8%
77% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,268
County GDP$19,423M

Business (County)

Restaurants830
Healthcare802
Retail1,005
Manufacturing120

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,412
140% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.57%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time26.4 min
Drive Alone56.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Milmay is $235,600, 16% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,247 (7% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $374,434.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$235,600
16% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$374,434
Median List Price$675,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$675,000
$/Sq Ft$50
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio84.6%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory5

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,247
7% above US avg
Rent Burden30.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,599
1 Bedroom$1,759
2 Bedrooms$2,132
3 Bedrooms$2,658
4 Bedrooms$3,005

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.1%
Housing Units452
Median Year Built1973

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,412
140% above US avg
Effective Rate3.57%
In Milmay, 31.4% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 9.7% of residents lack health insurance. 15.0% are current smokers. 20.0% report depression. 24.0% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Milmay vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.4%
2% below US avg
Diabetes8.6%
Heart Disease5.3%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma10.1%
COPD5.9%
Cancer7.2%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking15.0%
7% above US avg
Binge Drinking18.8%
Physical Inactivity24.0%
Depression20.0%
Mental Distress19.0%
Physical Distress13.1%
Short Sleep38.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate98.4%
Uninsured9.7%
13% above US avg
Checkup Rate75.6%
Dental Visits62.8%
Premature Death10,072/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.0/10
Exercise Access90.6%
Healthcare Facilities802
Milmay has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation is 50.6 inches. The area enjoys 290 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average54.5°F
1% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days290 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall50.6 inches
33% above US avg
Snowfall22.0 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median39.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation100 ft (30 m)
Area8.2 sq mi (21.3 km²)
Population Density116/sq mi
Coordinates39.4390°N, 74.8683°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
County FIPS34001
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 22.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 3-point margin. 78.9% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 50.7%
D 47.7%

Winner: Republican by 3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.5%
33% below US avg
High School+93.0%
Graduate Degree+5.7%
School Test Score6.24
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density116/sq mi
Total Area8.2 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access78.9%
Public Libraries15
Healthcare Facilities802
Restaurants830
Retail Stores1,005

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)34

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute26.4 min
Drive Alone56.3%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home19.6%

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