Living in Milroy, Minnesota
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milroy · Census data 2020–2024
Milroy has 203 residents with a median age of 32.8. The median household income is $59,583 (33% lower than the Minnesota median), the median home value is $112,500, the median rent is $567/month.
Milroy is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Milroy at a glance
- Population
- 203
- Median age
- 32.8State: 38.8
- Median household income
- $59,583State: $89,062
- Median home value
- $112,500State: $329,300
- Median rent
- $567/moState: $1,280
- Homeowners
- 83.1%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 16.1%
- Average commute
- 20 min
Is Milroy a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes.
Cons: Median household income 33% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 12.5%; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Milroy
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Milroy the median home value is $112,500, 66% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $567 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,219 a month in housing costs.
Milroy median household income
The median household income in Milroy is $59,583 and the income per person is $33,830. 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line (Minnesota: 9.3%).
Housing in Milroy: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 91
- Owner-occupied
- 83.1%
- Renter-occupied
- 16.9%
- Vacant
- 8.8%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.45
Milroy demographics
- Population
- 203
- Median age
- 32.8
- Under 18
- 24.6%
- 65 and older
- 20.2%
- Households
- 83
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 7.2%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milroy ›
Education in Milroy
16.1% of adults 25 and older in Milroy have a bachelor's degree or higher (Minnesota: 39.4%), and 1.5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milroy
- Unemployment rate
- 12.5%State: 4.1%
- Average commute
- 20 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 7.4%
- Drive alone
- 76.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 6.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 85.5%
Milroy vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milroy | 203 | $59,583 | $112,500 | $567 |
| Lucan | 220 | $40,000 | $137,500 | $663 |
| Vesta | 311 | $66,875 | $105,600 | — |
| Seaforth | 100 | $80,000 | — | — |
| Marshall | 13,896 | $68,566 | $210,300 | $779 |
| Tracy | 2,057 | $67,788 | $113,400 | $697 |
| Walnut Grove | 808 | $58,125 | $90,000 | $621 |
| Wabasso | 603 | $63,750 | $109,600 | $637 |
| Cottonwood | 1,061 | $97,500 | $176,200 | $683 |
More for people moving to Milroy
Milroy ZIP code ›Weather and climate ›Living in Milroy: FAQ
What is the median household income in Milroy, MN?
The median household income in Milroy is $59,583, 33% lower than the Minnesota median of $89,062 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Milroy?
The median home value in Milroy is $112,500, compared with $329,300 in Minnesota.
How much is rent in Milroy?
The median gross rent in Milroy is $567 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Milroy, MN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 66% lower than the state median; an average commute of 20 minutes. Minuses: median household income 33% lower than the Minnesota median; unemployment of 12.5%; a poverty rate of 15.8%.
What is the median age in Milroy?
The median age in Milroy is 32.8 years (Minnesota: 38.8).
How long is the commute in Milroy?
The average commute to work in Milroy is 20 minutes; 7.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milroy?
The unemployment rate in Milroy is 12.5% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milroy?
16.1% of adults in Milroy 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.
Last updated: