Milan is a small town of 5,066 in Illinois, with a median household income of $60,304
and a 1.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is
11% below the national average.
Strengths:
Milan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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: 89.3
Milan's overall cost of living index is 89.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Milan costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.
Metric
Milan, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$125,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$943
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
66.0%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,304
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Near National Average
Milan's violent crime rate is 426.0 per 100,000 residents
— 12% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
426.0 /100k
Property Crime
1805.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Milan is served primarily by Rock Island SD 41.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Milan, IL
National Avg
School District
Rock Island SD 41
—
Elementary Schools
9
—
Middle Schools
2
—
High Schools
2
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.1:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
22.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
91.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Milan sees average highs of 31.8°F in January
and 86.1°F in July,
with 38.3 inches of annual precipitation
and 36.1 inches of snow per year.
Milan's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Milan roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $125,700 and median rent is $943/month.
Milan's violent crime rate is 426.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1805.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Milan are operated by Rock Island SD 41.
The district has 9 elementary, 2 middle, and 2 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.1:1. 22.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Milan, IL has a population of 5,066, a median household income of $60,304, and an unemployment rate of 1.8%.
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 31.8°F in January and 86.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.3 inches
with about 36.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Milan, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61264.
The population of Milan, Illinois is 5,066 with a median age of 38.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Milan: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $125,700, median household income $60,304, crime index 102 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated C+. 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.
