Living in Millen, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Millen · Census data 2020–2024
Millen has 2,956 residents with a median age of 41.4. The median household income is $42,269 (45% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $86,300, the median rent is $537/month.
Millen at a glance
- Population
- 2,956
- Median age
- 41.4State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $42,269State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $86,300State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $537/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 67.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 8.3%
- Average commute
- 23 min
Is Millen a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 45% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 29.9%.
The weather is best in April–May and October–November.
Cost of living in Millen
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Millen the median home value is $86,300, 74% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $537 per month, which is 22.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,207 a month in housing costs.
Millen median household income
The median household income in Millen is $42,269 and the income per person is $20,957. 29.9% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Millen: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,632
- Owner-occupied
- 67.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.9%
- Vacant
- 31.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1963
- Average household size
- 2.58
31.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Millen has many vacation and second homes.
Millen demographics
- Population
- 2,956
- Median age
- 41.4
- Under 18
- 19%
- 65 and older
- 26.5%
- Households
- 1,117
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 4.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Millen ›
Education in Millen
8.3% of adults 25 and older in Millen have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 5.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Millen
- Unemployment rate
- 6.5%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 23 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 80.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 76%
Millen vs nearby towns
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What is the median household income in Millen, GA?
The median household income in Millen is $42,269, 45% 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 Millen?
The median home value in Millen is $86,300, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Millen?
The median gross rent in Millen is $537 per month, about 22.5% of household income.
Is Millen, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 72% lower than the state median; an average commute of 23 minutes. Minuses: median household income 45% lower than the Georgia median; unemployment of 6.5%; a poverty rate of 29.9%.
What is the median age in Millen?
The median age in Millen is 41.4 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Millen?
The average commute to work in Millen is 23 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Millen?
The unemployment rate in Millen is 6.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Millen?
8.3% of adults in Millen 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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