What are the schools like in Milroy, MN?

Milroy is served primarily by MILROY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 5.8:1.

What is the median household income in Milroy?

The median household income in Milroy, MN is $60,625 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 10.9%.

What is the weather like in Milroy, MN?

Milroy has an average high temperature of 24.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 29.1 inches and annual snowfall averages 43.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Milroy, MN affordable or expensive?

Milroy's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milroy is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $95,600 and the median rent is $495 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Milroy, MN?

Milroy has a violent crime rate of 158.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 679.0 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Milroy, MN a Good Place to Live?

Milroy is a small town of 216 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $60,625 and a 10.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Milroy stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Milroy is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Milroy 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: 87.6

Milroy's overall cost of living index is 87.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Milroy costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Milroy, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$95,600	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$495	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	79.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,625	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Milroy's violent crime rate is 158.2 per 100,000 residents — 58% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

158.2 /100k

Property Crime

679.0 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Milroy is served primarily by MILROY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milroy, MN	National Avg
School District	MILROY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	5.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	17.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	99.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milroy sees average highs of 24.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July, with 29.1 inches of annual precipitation and 43.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milroy, MN
Average High — January	24.5°F
Average High — July	84.7°F
Annual Precipitation	29.1"
Annual Snowfall	43.9"

Demographics

Metric	Milroy, MN	National Avg
Population	216	—
Median Age	36.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	10.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	19.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	94.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	26.4%	22.2%
65 and over	15.7%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lucan, MN 7 mi Vesta, MN 9 mi Seaforth, MN 11 mi Marshall, MN 12 mi Tracy, MN 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Milroy

Milroy, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56263

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milroy, MN affordable or expensive?

Milroy's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Milroy roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $95,600 and median rent is $495/month.

What is the crime rate in Milroy, MN?

Milroy's violent crime rate is 158.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 679.0 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Milroy?

Public schools in Milroy are operated by MILROY PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 5.8:1. 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milroy, MN a good place to live?

Milroy, MN has a population of 216, a median household income of $60,625, and an unemployment rate of 10.9%. 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 Milroy?

Milroy averages 24.5°F in January and 84.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 29.1 inches with about 43.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milroy?

Milroy, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56263.

What is the population of Milroy?

The population of Milroy, Minnesota is 216 with a median age of 36.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Milroy?

Key numbers for living in Milroy: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $95,600, median household income $60,625, crime index 38 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Milroy side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.