What are the schools like in Milo, ME?

Milo is served primarily by RSU 41/MSAD 41. The district operates 2 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.3:1.

What is the median household income in Milo?

The median household income in Milo, ME is $51,528 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.

What is the weather like in Milo, ME?

Milo has an average high temperature of 25.5°F in January and 78.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 92.5 inches.

Milo, ME Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Milo, ME affordable or expensive?

Milo's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milo is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $78,700 and the median rent is $654 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Milo, ME?

Milo has a violent crime rate of 41.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 833.3 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Milo, ME a Good Place to Live?

Milo is a small town of 1,409 in Maine, with a median household income of $51,528 and a 2.1% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Milo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Milo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Milo 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: 88.4

Milo's overall cost of living index is 88.4, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Milo costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Milo, ME	National Avg
Median Home Value	$78,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$654	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$51,528	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Milo's violent crime rate is 41.7 per 100,000 residents — 89% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

41.7 /100k

Property Crime

833.3 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Milo is served primarily by RSU 41/MSAD 41. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milo, ME	National Avg
School District	RSU 41/MSAD 41	—
Elementary Schools	2	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milo sees average highs of 25.5°F in January and 78.0°F in July, with 48.3 inches of annual precipitation and 92.5 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milo, ME
Average High — January	25.5°F
Average High — July	78.0°F
Annual Precipitation	48.3"
Annual Snowfall	92.5"

Demographics

Metric	Milo, ME	National Avg
Population	1,409	—
Median Age	52.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	35.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.3%	6.3%
Under 18	15.3%	22.2%
65 and over	21.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Brownville Junction, ME 9 mi Dover-Foxcroft, ME 14 mi Howland, ME 14 mi Guilford, ME 22 mi Old Town, ME 23 mi

ZIP Codes in Milo

Milo, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code:

04463

Milo vs Other Cities

Milo, ME vs Brownville Junction, ME Milo, ME vs Dover-Foxcroft, ME Milo, ME vs Howland, ME Milo, ME vs Guilford, ME Milo, ME vs Old Town, ME

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milo, ME affordable or expensive?

Milo's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Milo roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $78,700 and median rent is $654/month.

What is the crime rate in Milo, ME?

Milo's violent crime rate is 41.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 833.3 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Milo?

Public schools in Milo are operated by RSU 41/MSAD 41. The district has 2 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.3:1. 24.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milo, ME a good place to live?

Milo, ME has a population of 1,409, a median household income of $51,528, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%. 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.

What is the weather like in Milo?

Milo averages 25.5°F in January and 78.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.3 inches with about 92.5 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milo?

Milo, ME is covered by 1 ZIP code: 04463.

What is the population of Milo?

The population of Milo, Maine is 1,409 with a median age of 52.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Milo?

Key numbers for living in Milo: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $78,700, median household income $51,528, crime index 22 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Milo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.