Living in Milliken, Colorado
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milliken · Census data 2020–2024
Milliken has 8,871 residents with a median age of 32.4. The median household income is $107,500 (13% higher than the Colorado median), the median home value is $406,700, the median rent is $2,102/month.
Milliken at a glance
- Population
- 8,871
- Median age
- 32.4State: 37.7
- Median household income
- $107,500State: $95,470
- Median home value
- $406,700State: $539,400
- Median rent
- $2,102/moState: $1,761
- Homeowners
- 92.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 24.5%
- Average commute
- 32 min
Is Milliken a good place to live?
Pros: Median household income 13% higher than the Colorado median; home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 2.4%.
Cons: An average commute of 32 minutes.
The weather is best in May–June and August–September.
Cost of living in Milliken
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Milliken the median home value is $406,700, 22% higher than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $2,102 per month, which is 31.1% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $2,095 a month in housing costs.
Milliken median household income
The median household income in Milliken is $107,500 and the income per person is $39,386. 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Colorado: 9.4%).
Housing in Milliken: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 3,310
- Owner-occupied
- 92.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.9%
- Vacant
- 3.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2004
- Average household size
- 2.78
Milliken demographics
- Population
- 8,871
- Median age
- 32.4
- Under 18
- 24.4%
- 65 and older
- 10.6%
- Households
- 3,192
- Foreign-born
- 6.7%
- Veterans
- 4.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milliken ›
Education in Milliken
24.5% of adults 25 and older in Milliken have a bachelor's degree or higher (Colorado: 45.7%), and 8.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milliken
- Unemployment rate
- 0.5%State: 4.6%
- Average commute
- 32 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 14.3%
- Drive alone
- 76.5%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.4%
Milliken vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milliken | 8,871 | $107,500 | $406,700 | $2,102 |
| Johnstown | 18,883 | $128,995 | $540,300 | $1,835 |
| Berthoud | 12,411 | $119,385 | $533,500 | $1,795 |
| Platteville | 2,928 | $74,500 | $416,700 | $1,704 |
| Evans | 22,396 | $75,563 | $351,000 | $1,582 |
| La Salle | 3,061 | $95,833 | $384,600 | $1,559 |
| Greeley | 110,806 | $69,881 | $402,500 | $1,388 |
| Mead | 5,919 | $125,357 | $585,100 | $1,275 |
| Garden City | 401 | $41,250 | $196,900 | $971 |
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What is the median household income in Milliken, CO?
The median household income in Milliken is $107,500, 13% higher than the Colorado median of $95,470 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Milliken?
The median home value in Milliken is $406,700, compared with $539,400 in Colorado.
How much is rent in Milliken?
The median gross rent in Milliken is $2,102 per month, about 31.1% of household income.
Is Milliken, CO a good place to live?
Pluses: median household income 13% higher than the Colorado median; home values 25% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.5%; a poverty rate of 2.4%. Minuses: an average commute of 32 minutes.
What is the median age in Milliken?
The median age in Milliken is 32.4 years (Colorado: 37.7).
How long is the commute in Milliken?
The average commute to work in Milliken is 32 minutes; 14.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milliken?
The unemployment rate in Milliken is 0.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milliken?
24.5% of adults in Milliken have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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