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Milan, OH

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Affordability Score: 74/100

Population: 3,301 · 1 ZIP codes

The affordability dashboard for Milan, OH aggregates Census ACS 5-Year Estimates across 1 ZIP code covering 3,301 residents, then layers in county-level federal data to produce an overall grade of B (74/100). The headline inputs are median household income of $93,333, median home value of $243,500, median rent of $947 per month, and 31.6% of adults holding a bachelor's degree or higher. These four metrics alone explain most of the variance between city dashboards.

Cross-agency feeds widen the picture beyond Census demographics. HUD publishes a Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in this county at $1,106 per month (studio $854, 1BR $886, 3BR $1,384, 4BR $1,557). Department of Labor data lists infant center-based childcare at $11,537 per year, consuming 12% of the local median household income.

Reading the overall grade requires reading all seven dimensions together. The score weights Income 20%, Safety 20%, Housing 15%, Rent 15%, Education 10%, Commute 10%, and Childcare 10%, with each sub-score benchmarked against national percentiles rather than state averages — so the grade is genuinely comparable across any city in the country. Strengths visible in the raw data for Milan, OH include income, housing, rent. Unemployment currently reads 0.7% and poverty 10.4% — numbers worth keeping alongside the headline grade.

Score Breakdown

Income B+
$93,333
Median household income
Education C-
31.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Housing B+
2.6x
Home value $243,500 vs income
Commute C+
23 min
Average commute time
Rent A+
$1,106/mo
2BR fair market rent (14% of income)
Safety N/A
N/A
Violent crime rate (county)
Childcare C+
$11,537/yr
Center-based infant care (12% of income)

Income & Employment

Median Income
$93,333
▲ 51% vs national
Per Capita Income
$46,980
Unemployment Rate
0.7%
Poverty Rate
10.4%

Housing

Median Home Value
$243,500
▼ 11% vs national
Median Rent
$947/mo
Owner Occupied
85.0%
2BR Fair Market Rent
$1,106/mo
▼ 8% vs national

Fair Market Rents by Bedroom

Studio
$854
1BR
$886
2BR
$1,106
3BR
$1,384
4BR
$1,557

Safety

Violent Crime Rate
Data Source
FBI UCR (county-level)

Education & Family

Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
▲ 2 ppt vs national
High School+
68.1%
Median Age
49.7
Avg. Commute
23 min
▼ 3 min vs national

Childcare Costs

Infant (Center)
$11,537/yr
12% of income
Toddler (Center)
$10,400/yr
Preschool (Center)
$9,100/yr
School-Age (Center)
$6,552/yr

What This Means

Milan, OH receives an overall affordability grade of B (74/100), aggregated from 1 ZIP codes with a total population of 3,301. This area performs well in income and housing and rent. Data was unavailable for safety — these dimensions were excluded from the overall score.

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What are common questions about this dashboard?

Is Milan, OH affordable?
Milan, OH receives an overall affordability grade of B (74/100) based on Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data. Median household income is $93,333. Median home value is $243,500.
What is the cost of living in Milan?
Key cost metrics: Median rent $947/mo. 2BR fair market rent $1,106/mo. Infant childcare $11,537/yr. Median home value $243,500.
How is the affordability score calculated?
The score evaluates 7 dimensions weighted by importance: Income (20%), Safety (20%), Housing (15%), Rent (15%), Education (10%), Commute (10%), and Childcare (10%). Each metric is compared against national percentile benchmarks from Census, HUD, FBI, and DOL data.

Data as of 2024. Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates. Source: HUD Fair Market Rents. Source: FBI Uniform Crime Report. Source: DOL National Database of Childcare Prices. Verify with HUD →