Milo, ME

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.

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,445 Population 186/sq mi density
$52,660 Median Income $28,938 per capita
$88,000 Home Value $111,513 Zillow
$608 Median Rent
43°F Avg Temperature
44 Violent Crime/100K 2,466 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$52,660 median income, 0.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$88,000 home value, $608/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
44 violent crimes/100K (88% below avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $52,660
30% lower than US avg
Home Value $88,000
69% lower than US avg
Violent Crime 44/100K
88% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 23.4%
31% lower than US avg
Median Rent $608
48% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 35.1%
9% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.2%
94% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 10.3%
17% lower than US avg

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

People

Population1,445
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density186/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Largest GroupWhite 96%

Economy

B+
Median Income$52,660
Per Capita$28,938
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$9,643M
Commute38 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent$608
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$111,513

Crime

F
Violent44/100K
Property2,466/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary352/100K

Health

Obesity35.1%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.3%
Heart Disease6.7%

Climate

Avg Temp43°F
AQI34 (Good)
Rain44.3 in/yr
Elevation297 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+92.7%
School Score5.64

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute38 min
Libraries20

Is Milo a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Safety & Crime

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Milo has a population of 1,445 with a density of 186 people per square mile. The median age is 52.6 years, 35% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (96.3%), with 2.1% Hispanic.

Population

1,445
Total Population
186
People / sq mi
52.6yrs
Median Age
35% above US avg
7.8mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 50.3%
Female 49.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Milo vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.5%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.5%
81% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Milo vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Milo is $52,660, which is 30% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.2% (below the 3.6% US average). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 38 minutes.

Income: Milo vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$52,660
30% below US avg
Per Capita Income$28,938
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
IRS Avg AGI$66,997

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.2%
94% below US avg
Poverty Rate10.3%
17% below US avg
Establishments (County)5,259
County GDP$9,643M

Business (County)

Restaurants341
Healthcare603
Retail669
Manufacturing149

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,146
47% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate5.85%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time37.8 min
Work from Home12.4%

Walkability

The median home value in Milo is $88,000, 69% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $608 (48% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $111,513.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$88,000
69% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$111,513

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$608
48% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$1,108
1 Bedroom$1,186
2 Bedrooms$1,497
3 Bedrooms$1,951
4 Bedrooms$2,190

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,146
47% above US avg
Effective Rate5.85%
In Milo, 35.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.3% report depression. 26.3% are physically inactive.

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

Chronic Conditions

Obesity35.1%
9% above US avg
Diabetes9.9%
Heart Disease6.7%
High Blood Pressure31.5%
Asthma13.2%
COPD8.7%
Stroke3.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.7%
Physical Inactivity26.3%
Depression29.3%
Mental Distress21.6%
Physical Distress15.7%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.1%
Checkup Rate77.6%
Premature Death10,049/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.8/10
Exercise Access67.1%
Healthcare Facilities603
Milo has a violent crime rate of 44 per 100,000 residents, 88% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 2,466 per 100,000 (26% above US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Milo vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent44.0/100K
88% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape0.0/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault44.0/100K

Property Crime

Total Property2,465.9/100K
26% above US avg
Burglary352.3/100K
Theft2,025.5/100K
Vehicle Theft88.1/100K
Arson0.0/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Milo has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C). Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Temperature

15°F Jan (-10°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average43.1°F
20% below US avg
January Average15°F (-10°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall44.3 inches
17% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median34.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation297 ft (91 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.1 km²)
Population Density186/sq mi
Coordinates45.2483°N, 68.9506°W
County FIPS23019
It is classified as Metro — under 250K. 23.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 10.9-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 54.5%
D 43.6%

Winner: Republican by 10.9 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+23.4%
31% below US avg
High School+92.7%
School Test Score5.64
C+ Education Grade (2.9/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 3Metro — under 250K
Population Density186/sq mi
Total Area7.8 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries20
Healthcare Facilities603
Restaurants341
Retail Stores669

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)19
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute37.8 min
Work from Home12.4%

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