What are the schools like in Milano, TX?

Milano is served primarily by MILANO ISD. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.2:1.

What is the median household income in Milano?

The median household income in Milano, TX is $68,003 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.

What is the weather like in Milano, TX?

Milano has an average high temperature of 60.8°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches.

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

Q: Is Milano, TX affordable or expensive?

Milano's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Milano is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $71,300 and the median rent is $531 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Milano, TX?

Milano has a violent crime rate of 257.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 676.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Milano, TX a Good Place to Live?

Milano is a small town of 608 in Texas, with a median household income of $68,003 and a 1.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

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

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Milano is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Milano 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: 84.8

Milano's overall cost of living index is 84.8, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Milano costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Milano, TX	National Avg
Median Home Value	$71,300	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$531	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$68,003	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Milano's violent crime rate is 257.8 per 100,000 residents — 32% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

257.8 /100k

Property Crime

676.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Milano is served primarily by MILANO ISD. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Milano, TX	National Avg
School District	MILANO ISD	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.4%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	76.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Milano sees average highs of 60.8°F in January and 93.9°F in July, with 39.8 inches of annual precipitation .

Metric	Milano, TX
Average High — January	60.8°F
Average High — July	93.9°F
Annual Precipitation	39.8"
Annual Snowfall	Trace / None

Demographics

Metric	Milano, TX	National Avg
Population	608	—
Median Age	32.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	1.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	24.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	63.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	31.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	5.3%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	22.0%	22.2%
65 and over	11.5%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Gause, TX 10 mi Rockdale, TX 10 mi Praesel, TX 12 mi Cameron, TX 13 mi Cade Lakes, TX 14 mi

ZIP Codes in Milano

Milano, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code:

76556

Milano vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Milano, TX affordable or expensive?

Milano's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Milano roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $71,300 and median rent is $531/month.

What is the crime rate in Milano, TX?

Milano's violent crime rate is 257.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 676.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Milano?

Public schools in Milano are operated by MILANO ISD. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.2:1. 15.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Milano, TX a good place to live?

Milano, TX has a population of 608, a median household income of $68,003, and an unemployment rate of 1.7%. 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 Milano?

Milano averages 60.8°F in January and 93.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 39.8 inches . Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Milano?

Milano, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 76556.

What is the population of Milano?

The population of Milano, Texas is 608 with a median age of 32.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Milano?

Key numbers for living in Milano: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $71,300, median household income $68,003, crime index 54 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Milano side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.