Milner, GA

Full City Profile · Georgia · Lamar County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
668 Population 317/sq mi density
$71,750 Median Income $32,748 per capita
$215,600 Home Value $304,879 Zillow
$988 Median Rent 24.5% income on rent
63°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$71,750 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$215,600 home value, $988/mo rent
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Milner, GA

At a Glance

Median Income
$71,750
5% below
$32,748 per capita
Home Value
$215,600
24% below
Zillow: $304,879
Median Rent
$988/mo
15% below
24.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.4%
66% below
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
2.1%
42% below
5.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.1%
6% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
63°F

How Milner Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
95%
Home Value
76%
Rent
85%
Poverty
47%
Bachelor's
34%
Unemployment
58%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Milner 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

Milner residents earn a median household income of $71,750 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,748. The unemployment rate stands at 2.1% (42% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 355 business establishments, including 35 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Milner is $215,600 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $304,879. Median rent is $988/month, with 24.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1993.

Education

11.4% of adults in Milner hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Milner has an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winters average 45°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 54.2 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population668
Median Age36.6 yrs
Density317/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans7.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$71,750
Per Capita$32,748
Unemployment2.1%
Poverty5.8%
County GDP$668M
Avg Weekly Wage$973

Housing

A+
Home Value$215,600
Rent$988
Ownership73.6%
Zillow$304,879
Housing Units291
Rent Burden24.5%

Health

Obesity34.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death12,813/100K

Climate

Avg Temp63°F
Rain54.2 in/yr
Elevation805 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+11.4%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+3.1%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute32 min
Broadband97.0%
Internet Speed111 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Milner was built in 1993.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.424 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 111 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.