Milan is a small town of 649 in Georgia, with a median household income of $22,188
and a 15.5% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 86 (US average = 100), which is
14% below the national average.
Strengths:
Milan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Milan is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Milan city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 86.2
Milan's overall cost of living index is 86.2,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Milan costs roughly 14% less than the average American city.
Metric
Milan, GA
National Avg
Median Home Value
$63,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$583
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
65.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$22,188
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Milan's violent crime rate is 107.2 per 100,000 residents
— 72% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
107.2 /100k
Property Crime
302.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Milan, GA
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
86.2%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Milan sees average highs of 58.7°F in January
and 91.1°F in July,
with 48.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Milan's cost of living index is 86, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Milan roughly 14% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $63,000 and median rent is $583/month.
Milan's violent crime rate is 107.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 302.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Milan, GA has a population of 649, a median household income of $22,188, and an unemployment rate of 15.5%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Milan averages 58.7°F in January and 91.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.2 inches
with about 0.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Milan, GA is covered by 1 ZIP code: 31060.
The population of Milan, Georgia is 649 with a median age of 51.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Milan: cost of living index 86 (100 = US average), median home $63,000, median household income $22,188, crime index 23 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Milan side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
