At a Glance
Median Income
$57,619
$19,886 per capita
Home Value
$122,400
Zillow: $295,279
Violent Crime
675/100K
5,562/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.8%
71.6% high school+
Unemployment
4.1%
23.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.8%
14.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
304 sunny days/yr
How Milstead Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Milstead's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Milstead a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Milstead residents earn a median household income of $57,619 , which is 23% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,886. The unemployment rate stands at 4.1% (14% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,169 business establishments, including 148 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Milstead is $122,400 , 57% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $295,279. The cost of living index is 96.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Milstead reports 675 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 78% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 5,562/100K.
Education
14.8% of adults in Milstead hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(56% below the national average).
71.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Milstead has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population917
Median Age30.0 yrs
Density2,084/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans9.9%
Economy
C+
Median Income$57,619
Per Capita$19,886
Unemployment4.1%
Poverty23.7%
County GDP$4,592M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,056
Housing
A+
Home Value$122,400
Rent
Ownership88.0%
Zillow$295,279
Housing Units197
Rent Burden32.7%
Crime
F
Violent675/100K
Property5,562/100K
Health
Obesity34.8%
Diabetes12.5%
Smoking14.7%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death10,380/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days304/yr
Rain50.5 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation723 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.8%
High School+71.6%
Graduate+3.2%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 42% / D 57%
Commute27 min
Broadband92.7%
Internet Speed185 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Milstead was built in 1955.
23.7% work from home.
The nearest airport is Hartsfield - Jackson Atlanta International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.410 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 185 Mbps.
There are 148 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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