Living in Milano, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Milano · Census data 2020–2024
Milano has 487 residents with a median age of 50.8. The median household income is $53,750 (32% lower than the Texas median), the median home value is $81,900, the median rent is $596/month.
Milano is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Milano at a glance
- Population
- 487
- Median age
- 50.8State: 35.6
- Median household income
- $53,750State: $78,476
- Median home value
- $81,900State: $283,800
- Median rent
- $596/moState: $1,403
- Homeowners
- 91.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 12.8%
- Average commute
- 22 min
Is Milano a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%.
Cons: Median household income 32% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
The weather is best in March–April and October–November.
Cost of living in Milano
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Milano the median home value is $81,900, 75% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $596 per month, which is 51% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,205 a month in housing costs.
Milano median household income
The median household income in Milano is $53,750 and the income per person is $29,608. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line (Texas: 13.8%).
Housing in Milano: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 242
- Owner-occupied
- 91.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 8.2%
- Vacant
- 14%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1965
- Average household size
- 2.34
Milano demographics
- Population
- 487
- Median age
- 50.8
- Under 18
- 9.9%
- 65 and older
- 22.4%
- Households
- 208
- Foreign-born
- 7.8%
- Veterans
- 8.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Milano ›
Education in Milano
12.8% of adults 25 and older in Milano have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 3.2% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Milano
- Unemployment rate
- 1%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 22 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 1.4%
- Drive alone
- 92.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.7%
- Homes with broadband
- 70.7%
Milano vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Milano | 487 | $53,750 | $81,900 | $596 |
| Rockdale | 5,523 | $60,590 | $230,900 | $1,115 |
| Cameron | 5,416 | $62,443 | $125,000 | $962 |
| Cade Lakes | 329 | $58,750 | — | — |
| Caldwell | 4,394 | $61,266 | $220,800 | $950 |
| Hearne | 4,555 | $37,372 | $83,200 | $641 |
| Buckholts | 374 | $33,333 | $75,600 | $710 |
| Calvert | 760 | $51,000 | $116,700 | $833 |
| Thorndale | 1,113 | $64,013 | $183,900 | $950 |
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What is the median household income in Milano, TX?
The median household income in Milano is $53,750, 32% lower than the Texas median of $78,476 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Milano?
The median home value in Milano is $81,900, compared with $283,800 in Texas.
How much is rent in Milano?
The median gross rent in Milano is $596 per month, about 51% of household income.
Is Milano, TX a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 71% lower than the state median; an average commute of 22 minutes; unemployment of 1%. Minuses: median household income 32% lower than the Texas median; a poverty rate of 18.3%.
What is the median age in Milano?
The median age in Milano is 50.8 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Milano?
The average commute to work in Milano is 22 minutes; 1.4% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Milano?
The unemployment rate in Milano is 1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Milano?
12.8% of adults in Milano 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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