Maine · Metropolitan Area
Milo is a small town in Maine with a population of 1,445. Residents earn $52,660 per year, which is 30% below the national average.
Based on current data, Milo receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, long commute times. Milo offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Milo is $52,660, 30% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.2%. 10.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Milo is $88,000, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $608 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Milo is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 44 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 2,466 per 100,000, 26% above the national average.
23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 92.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.6/10.
Milo has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 43°F. Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $52,660 |
| 30% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $28,938 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,069 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $66,997 |
| Unemployment | 0.2% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 10.3% |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,259 |
| County GDP | $9,643M |
| Restaurants | 341 |
| Healthcare | 603 |
| Retail | 669 |
| Manufacturing | 149 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,146 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.85% |
| Commute Time | 37.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |
| Census Median | $88,000 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $111,513 |
| Census Median Rent | $608 |
| 48% below US avg |
| Studio | $1,108 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,186 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,497 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,951 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,190 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,146 |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.85% |
| Obesity | 35.1% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.9% |
| Heart Disease | 6.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.5% |
| Asthma | 13.2% |
| COPD | 8.7% |
| Stroke | 3.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 26.3% |
| Depression | 29.3% |
| Mental Distress | 21.6% |
| Physical Distress | 15.7% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 77.6% |
| Premature Death | 10,049/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 67.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 603 |
| Total Violent | 44.0/100K |
| 88% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 44.0/100K |
| Total Property | 2,465.9/100K |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Burglary | 352.3/100K |
| Theft | 2,025.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 88.1/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 43.1°F |
| 20% below US avg | |
| January Average | 15°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 44.3 inches |
| 17% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 34.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 297 ft (91 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 186/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.2483°N, 68.9506°W |
| County FIPS | 23019 |
Winner: Republican by 10.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 23.4% |
| 31% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 92.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.64 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 186/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.8 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 20 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 603 |
| Restaurants | 341 |
| Retail Stores | 669 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 19 |
| Avg Commute | 37.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.4% |