What are the schools like in Milan, OH?

Milan is served primarily by Edison Local (formerly Berlin-Milan). The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 16.8:1.

What is the median household income in Milan?

The median household income in Milan, OH is $90,145 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

What is the weather like in Milan, OH?

Milan has an average high temperature of 33.4°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 32.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Milan, OH affordable or expensive?

Milan's cost of living index is 93, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milan is 7% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $170,500 and the median rent is $1,017 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Milan, OH?

Milan has a violent crime rate of 137.3 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 942.6 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Milan, OH a Good Place to Live?

Milan is a small town of 1,855 in Ohio, with a median household income of $90,145 and a 3.4% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 93 (US average = 100), which is 7% below the national average.

Strengths: Milan stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-), 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: 93.1

Milan's overall cost of living index is 93.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Milan costs roughly 7% less than the average American city.

Metric	Milan, OH	National Avg
Median Home Value	$170,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,017	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$90,145	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Milan's violent crime rate is 137.3 per 100,000 residents — 64% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

137.3 /100k

Property Crime

942.6 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Milan is served primarily by Edison Local (formerly Berlin-Milan). The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1 (slightly above the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milan, OH	National Avg
School District	Edison Local (formerly Berlin-Milan)	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	16.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	21.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	97.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milan sees average highs of 33.4°F in January and 83.0°F in July, with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation and 32.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Milan, OH
Average High — January	33.4°F
Average High — July	83.0°F
Annual Precipitation	42.4"
Annual Snowfall	32.7"

Demographics

Metric	Milan, OH	National Avg
Population	1,855	—
Median Age	40.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.4%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	18.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	28.0%	22.2%
65 and over	19.2%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Norwalk, OH 3 mi Monroeville, OH 6 mi Berlin Heights, OH 6 mi Collins, OH 7 mi Huron, OH 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Milan

Milan, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code:

44846

Milan vs Other Cities

Milan, OH vs Norwalk, OH Milan, OH vs Monroeville, OH Milan, OH vs Berlin Heights, OH Milan, OH vs Collins, OH Milan, OH vs Huron, OH

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milan, OH affordable or expensive?

Milan's cost of living index is 93, where 100 is the national average. That makes Milan roughly 7% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $170,500 and median rent is $1,017/month.

What is the crime rate in Milan, OH?

Milan's violent crime rate is 137.3 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 942.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Milan?

Public schools in Milan are operated by Edison Local (formerly Berlin-Milan). The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.8:1. 21.1% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milan, OH a good place to live?

Milan, OH has a population of 1,855, a median household income of $90,145, and an unemployment rate of 3.4%. 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.

What is the weather like in Milan?

Milan averages 33.4°F in January and 83.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches with about 32.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milan?

Milan, OH is covered by 1 ZIP code: 44846.

What is the population of Milan?

The population of Milan, Ohio is 1,855 with a median age of 40.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Milan?

Key numbers for living in Milan: cost of living index 93 (100 = US average), median home $170,500, median household income $90,145, crime index 40 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.