Milledgeville is a small town of 1,148 in Illinois, with a median household income of $54,583
and a 6.8% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Milledgeville stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Milledgeville is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Milledgeville 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: 87.8
Milledgeville's overall cost of living index is 87.8,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Milledgeville costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Milledgeville, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$83,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$565
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$54,583
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Milledgeville's violent crime rate is 48.9 per 100,000 residents
— 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
48.9 /100k
Property Crime
83.9 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Milledgeville is served primarily by Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD 399.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Milledgeville, IL
National Avg
School District
Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD 399
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Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.6:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
15.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.1%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Milledgeville sees average highs of 30.1°F in January
and 84.5°F in July,
with 39.5 inches of annual precipitation
and 28.8 inches of snow per year.
Milledgeville's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Milledgeville roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $83,400 and median rent is $565/month.
Milledgeville's violent crime rate is 48.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 83.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Milledgeville are operated by Chadwick-Milledgeville CUSD 399.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.6:1. 15.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Milledgeville, IL has a population of 1,148, a median household income of $54,583, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%.
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.
Milledgeville averages 30.1°F in January and 84.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.5 inches
with about 28.8 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Milledgeville, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61051.
The population of Milledgeville, Illinois is 1,148 with a median age of 40.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Milledgeville: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $83,400, median household income $54,583, crime index 9 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Milledgeville side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
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