Milan is a small town of 1,989 in Missouri, with a median household income of $51,842
and a 4.4% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Milan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, 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: 87.9
Milan's overall cost of living index is 87.9,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Milan costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Milan, MO
National Avg
Median Home Value
$82,100
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$726
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.8%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$51,842
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Milan's violent crime rate is 114.9 per 100,000 residents
— 70% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
114.9 /100k
Property Crime
632.2 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Milan is served primarily by MILAN C-2.
Metric
Milan, MO
National Avg
School District
MILAN C-2
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
10.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
78.4%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Milan sees average highs of 32.0°F in January
and 84.9°F in July,
with 40.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 17.0 inches of snow per year.
Milan's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Milan roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $82,100 and median rent is $726/month.
Milan's violent crime rate is 114.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 632.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Milan are operated by MILAN C-2.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
10.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Milan, MO has a population of 1,989, a median household income of $51,842, and an unemployment rate of 4.4%.
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 32.0°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.8 inches
with about 17.0 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Milan, MO is covered by 1 ZIP code: 63556.
The population of Milan, Missouri is 1,989 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Milan: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $82,100, median household income $51,842, crime index 30 (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.
