At a Glance
Median Income
$52,660
$28,938 per capita
Home Value
$88,000
Zillow: $111,513
Median Rent
$608/mo
31.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
44/100K
1,057/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
0.2%
10.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
19.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
43°F
251 sunny days/yr
How Milo Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Milo's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Milo a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Milo residents earn a median household income of $52,660 , which is 30% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,938. The unemployment rate stands at 0.2% (94% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,259 business establishments, including 341 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milo is $88,000 , 69% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,513. Median rent is $608/month, with 31.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1954.
Safety & Crime
Milo reports 44 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 88% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,057/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
23.4% of adults in Milo hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(31% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milo has an average annual temperature of 43°F (6°C).
Winters average 15°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 251 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population1,445
Median Age52.6 yrs
Density186/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.1%
Economy
B+
Median Income$52,660
Per Capita$28,938
Unemployment0.2%
Poverty10.3%
County GDP$9,643M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,069
Housing
A+
Home Value$88,000
Rent$608
Ownership71.1%
Zillow$111,513
Housing Units913
Rent Burden31.1%
Crime
F
Violent44/100K
Property1,057/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault44/100K
Burglary44/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking19.7%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,049/100K
Climate
Avg Temp43°F
Sunny Days251/yr
Rain44.3 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation297 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+10.6%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 54% / D 44%
Commute38 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed85 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries20
Did You Know?
The median home in Milo was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Bangor International (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 341 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.