Living in Milan, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milan · Census data 2020–2024
Milan has 842 residents with a median age of 47.1. The median household income is $29,583 (62% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $75,400, the median rent is $844/month.
Milan is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Milan at a glance
- Population
- 842
- Median age
- 47.1State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $29,583State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $75,400State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $844/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 65.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 5.6%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Milan a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 75% lower than the state median.
Cons: Median household income 62% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 49%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Milan
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Milan the median home value is $75,400, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $844 per month, which is 21.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $855 a month in housing costs.
Milan median household income
The median household income in Milan is $29,583 and the income per person is $17,301. 49% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Milan: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 482
- Owner-occupied
- 65.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 34.2%
- Vacant
- 31.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.19
31.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Milan has many vacation and second homes.
Milan demographics
- Population
- 842
- Median age
- 47.1
- Under 18
- 14.4%
- 65 and older
- 34.6%
- Households
- 330
- Foreign-born
- 1.9%
- Veterans
- 5.3%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milan ›
Education in Milan
5.6% of adults 25 and older in Milan have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 2.3% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milan
- Unemployment rate
- 11%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 3.4%
- Drive alone
- 85.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 93.9%
Milan vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milan | 842 | $29,583 | $75,400 | $844 |
| Chauncey | 264 | $40,694 | $77,700 | $417 |
| Rhine | 662 | $44,167 | $106,900 | — |
| McRae-Helena | 6,030 | $43,618 | $113,500 | $713 |
| Eastman | 5,584 | $52,394 | $129,800 | $770 |
| Abbeville | 2,771 | $42,311 | $79,600 | $613 |
| Scotland | 218 | $61,964 | $102,500 | — |
| Jacksonville | 121 | $49,375 | $33,300 | $975 |
| Alamo | 3,037 | $18,451 | $103,300 | $576 |
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What is the median household income in Milan, GA?
The median household income in Milan is $29,583, 62% lower than the Georgia median of $77,353 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Milan?
The median home value in Milan is $75,400, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Milan?
The median gross rent in Milan is $844 per month, about 21.3% of household income.
Is Milan, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 75% lower than the state median. Minuses: median household income 62% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 42 minutes; unemployment of 11%; a poverty rate of 49%.
What is the median age in Milan?
The median age in Milan is 47.1 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Milan?
The average commute to work in Milan is 42 minutes; 3.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milan?
The unemployment rate in Milan is 11% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milan?
5.6% of adults in Milan 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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