Living in Milo, Maine
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milo · Census data 2020–2024
Milo has 2,165 residents with a median age of 43.9. The median household income is $56,875 (24% lower than the Maine median), the median home value is $97,100, the median rent is $879/month.
Milo at a glance
- Population
- 2,165
- Median age
- 43.9State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $56,875State: $74,733
- Median home value
- $97,100State: $296,600
- Median rent
- $879/moState: $1,139
- Homeowners
- 67.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 21.8%
- Average commute
- 42 min
Is Milo a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%.
Cons: Median household income 24% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 42 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Milo
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Milo the median home value is $97,100, 71% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $879 per month, which is 29.3% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,090 a month in housing costs.
Milo median household income
The median household income in Milo is $56,875 and the income per person is $30,698. 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Maine: 10.7%).
Housing in Milo: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 1,322
- Owner-occupied
- 67.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 32.2%
- Vacant
- 19.4%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1978
- Average household size
- 2.03
Milo demographics
- Population
- 2,165
- Median age
- 43.9
- Under 18
- 16.8%
- 65 and older
- 18.2%
- Households
- 1,066
- Foreign-born
- 1.5%
- Veterans
- 9.5%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milo ›
Education in Milo
21.8% of adults 25 and older in Milo have a bachelor's degree or higher (Maine: 36.2%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milo
- Unemployment rate
- 0.6%State: 3.8%
- Average commute
- 42 minState: 25 min
- Work from home
- 3.2%
- Drive alone
- 65.1%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 3.6%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.7%
Milo vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milo | 2,165 | $56,875 | $97,100 | $879 |
| Medford | 222 | $65,476 | $88,200 | — |
| Sebec | 547 | $74,545 | $233,000 | — |
| Brownville | 983 | $64,063 | $96,700 | $1,057 |
| Brownville Junction | 524 | $61,875 | $82,700 | $1,083 |
| Lagrange | 709 | $58,417 | $126,000 | $831 |
| Dover-Foxcroft | 4,506 | $63,344 | $162,600 | $880 |
| Bowerbank | 211 | $93,125 | $199,500 | — |
| Bradford | 1,254 | $82,955 | $176,200 | $742 |
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What is the median household income in Milo, ME?
The median household income in Milo is $56,875, 24% lower than the Maine median of $74,733 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Milo?
The median home value in Milo is $97,100, compared with $296,600 in Maine.
How much is rent in Milo?
The median gross rent in Milo is $879 per month, about 29.3% of household income.
Is Milo, ME a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 67% lower than the state median; unemployment of 0.6%. Minuses: median household income 24% lower than the Maine median; an average commute of 42 minutes; a poverty rate of 16.4%.
What is the median age in Milo?
The median age in Milo is 43.9 years (Maine: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Milo?
The average commute to work in Milo is 42 minutes; 3.2% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milo?
The unemployment rate in Milo is 0.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milo?
21.8% of adults in Milo 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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