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Milan, MO


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Milan, Missouri

Milan, Missouri, in Sullivan county, is 96 miles E of St. Joseph, Missouri (center to center) and 108 miles NE of Kansas City, Missouri. The city is home to some 1,958 residents.

The People and Families of Milan

In Milan, about 47% of adults are married. People in Milan have space to make their own lives; many people there enjoy living in their own houses or apartments. The city somehow seems full of possibilities, with its large single population.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Milan had a median family income of $26,429.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Milan.

Milan Housing

According to the 2000 census, 58% of the housing in Milan was owner-occupied. Can't find a roommate? That's OK in the city, where renting little apartments isn't uncommon. In Milan you can own a home without paying sky-high real estate taxes.

Commuting

In Milan, 82% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in the city it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in Milan let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).

High Points

Milan strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Missouri):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 1%trophyMilan Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 4%trophyMilan Short Commute Times
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Milan Affordability of Property Taxes

Comparative Profile of Milan, MO

Comparing Milan to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Missouri (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Senior Citizens77
Racial Diversity77
Male Share of the Population79
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size56
Portion of People Married23

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty22
College Educated Adults22
People in Middle Class or Better11
Median Family Income11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home55
Public Transportation Use22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Affordability of Property Taxes1010
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals99
People Living Alone98
Affordability of Rents87
Seasonal and Vacation Housing68
Housing Recently Built32

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime77
Low Violent Crime22
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