Living in Milner, Georgia
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milner · Census data 2020–2024
Milner has 979 residents with a median age of 30.3. The median household income is $67,476 (13% lower than the Georgia median), the median home value is $240,900, the median rent is $1,250/month.
Milner is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Milner at a glance
- Population
- 979
- Median age
- 30.3State: 37.6
- Median household income
- $67,476State: $77,353
- Median home value
- $240,900State: $303,300
- Median rent
- $1,250/moState: $1,393
- Homeowners
- 76.6%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 19.3%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Milner a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 5.8%.
Cons: Median household income 13% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Milner
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Milner the median home value is $240,900, 28% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,250 per month, which is 31.6% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,474 a month in housing costs.
Milner median household income
The median household income in Milner is $67,476 and the income per person is $30,192. 5.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Georgia: 13.4%).
Housing in Milner: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 395
- Owner-occupied
- 76.6%
- Renter-occupied
- 23.4%
- Vacant
- 7.1%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2010
- Average household size
- 2.67
Milner demographics
- Population
- 979
- Median age
- 30.3
- Under 18
- 34.2%
- 65 and older
- 14.3%
- Households
- 367
- Foreign-born
- 5.1%
- Veterans
- 7.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milner ›
Education in Milner
19.3% of adults 25 and older in Milner have a bachelor's degree or higher (Georgia: 34.9%), and 1.8% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milner
- Unemployment rate
- 2.9%State: 5.1%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 14.5%
- Drive alone
- 77.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 98.1%
Milner vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milner | 979 | $67,476 | $240,900 | $1,250 |
| Orchard Hill | 152 | $33,333 | $72,900 | $1,044 |
| Barnesville | 6,121 | $57,411 | $176,500 | $846 |
| Meansville | 323 | $50,341 | $281,300 | $1,442 |
| Zebulon | 1,698 | $49,706 | $213,400 | $937 |
| East Griffin | 1,174 | $45,938 | $65,300 | $1,166 |
| Griffin | 23,761 | $43,632 | $220,900 | $1,110 |
| Williamson | 681 | $125,556 | $418,500 | $1,021 |
| Experiment | 3,387 | $33,333 | $137,500 | $935 |
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What is the median household income in Milner, GA?
The median household income in Milner is $67,476, 13% 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 Milner?
The median home value in Milner is $240,900, compared with $303,300 in Georgia.
How much is rent in Milner?
The median gross rent in Milner is $1,250 per month, about 31.6% of household income.
Is Milner, GA a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 21% lower than the state median; unemployment of 2.9%; a poverty rate of 5.8%. Minuses: median household income 13% lower than the Georgia median; an average commute of 29 minutes.
What is the median age in Milner?
The median age in Milner is 30.3 years (Georgia: 37.6).
How long is the commute in Milner?
The average commute to work in Milner is 29 minutes; 14.5% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milner?
The unemployment rate in Milner is 2.9% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milner?
19.3% of adults in Milner 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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