City profile · New Mexico · Census ACS 2023

Milan, NM

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Milan - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

2,473
Residents
$37,551
Median income
$71,300
Median home
$993
Median rent (state)

Milan - the verdict

Measured against every US city with at least 1,000 residents, Milan lands in the 6th percentile for household income and the 58th percentile for safety. Source: Census ACS + FBI UCR.

6th
percentile, household income
2nd
percentile, home value
19th
percentile, median rent
58th
percentile, safety
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Milan, NM

2,473 people live in Milan, New Mexico - a small town by U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates. Median household income here is $37,551 per year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 20.4%. Home values in Milan run a median of $71,300, and the median resident age is 39.6 years. 9.6% of adults here have a bachelor's degree or higher; 31.3% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

Milan reports a comparatively low crime rate: FBI UCR figures show 1140.1 crimes per 100,000 residents, below the national average (reporting is voluntary across agencies, so treat this as reporting activity rather than a definitive danger score).

Living costs in New Mexico run below the national norm: BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 puts New Mexico at 92.2 on a 100-equals-national-average scale (Below Average). A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $993 per month statewide. EIA 2023 residential energy data puts New Mexico's average monthly utility costs around $167 (state average). Commute times here average 22.3 minutes, with 91.9% driving alone and 2.0% working from home, per Census ACS commuting data. Natural-hazard exposure scores 58.4 out of 100 on FEMA's National Risk Index (Moderate).

Population

2,473 residents

Census ACS 2023 - New Mexico

Median Household Income

$37,551 /yr

Poverty 20.4%

Cost of Living Index (state)

92.2 (US=100)

Below Average - BEA RPP 2024, New Mexico average

How does Milan compare to other US cities?

Here's how Milan stacks up against the full field of US cities (population 1,000+), computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 6% higher than other cities
Home value 2% pricier than other cities
Median rent 19% pricier than other cities
Safety 58% safer than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

A national percentile can hide a lot of local variation: narrowed to New Mexico alone, Milan ranks #12 of 42 New Mexico cities by lowest crime rate - a different, more locally useful comparison than stacking it against the entire country.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

Each percentile compares Milan against every qualifying US city; each in-state rank narrows that to New Mexico only. Full formula and direction notes: methodology.

New Mexico-relative analysis

Median Home Value places Milan toward the bottom of New Mexico's cities

Among the 324 New Mexico cities PlainCities tracks with reported median home value data, Milan ranks #288 - the 11th percentile within the state. This is a different, narrower cut than the nationwide percentiles above: it compares Milan only against its own state's cities, not the full US field.

Median Household Income
#263 of 324
19th percentile in New Mexico
Median Gross Rent
#335 of 409
13th percentile in New Mexico
Median Home Value
#288 of 324
11th percentile in New Mexico
Poverty Rate
#139 of 408
66th percentile in New Mexico
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
#285 of 409
30th percentile in New Mexico

Ranked by raw value (highest first); a higher rank is not automatically "better" for every measure, see each metric's own context above. This is a comparison within New Mexico only, not a livability score. See the methodology for the source and calculation.

6thIncome percentile
58thSafety percentile

6th percentile nationally for median household income · 58th percentile for safety (lower crime rate). Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

Milan's profile vs. every US city

Income, affordability, and safety percentile

Milan's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown. 3-axis radar comparing 1 series across Income, Affordability, Safety. IncomeAffordabilitySafety 51 Avg. percentile National median
Milan's percentile rank on 3 favorable-direction measures (income, affordability, safety) vs. every tracked US city -- higher on every axis is more favorable. Not a composite quality score, just the arithmetic mean of the axes shown.

How Milan's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$71,300 Among the most affordable more affordable than 98% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Milan $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Milan, NM Milan, NM's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Milan, NM-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Milan, NM median $37,551/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Milan, NM's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Milan, NM. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 9.6%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 20.4%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 31.3%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
2,473
Median Income
$37,551
Median Home Value
$71,300
Median Age
39.6
Poverty Rate
20.4%
Labor force participation
31.3%
Bachelor's Degree+
9.6%

Safety & Crime

Total Crime Rate
1140.1
per 100,000 residents
Violent Crime
203.6
per 100,000 residents
Property Crime
936.5
per 100,000 residents

Reflects incidents reported to the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program — agency participation is voluntary and reporting completeness varies by jurisdiction and year, so this reflects reporting activity, not a definitive danger score. Not adjusted for tourism, commuter, or daytime population.

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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2,440 residents2,450 residents2,460 residents2,470 residents 202020212022202320242025 2,452 residents 2,468 residents ▲ +0.7%
Milan's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
22.3 minutes
Drive Alone
91.9%
Carpool
6.1%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
2.0%

Based on 656 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for New Mexico - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$85
avg/month
Natural Gas
$40
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$42
avg/month
Total Utilities
$167
estimated/month

Estimates reflect New Mexico state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a New Mexico state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Milan sits in

Cost of Living Index
92.2
Below Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$993/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
58.4 / 100
Moderate
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

Similar Cities in New Mexico

Santa Rosa
2,447 people
West Hammond
2,519 people
La Mesilla
2,531 people
Bayard
2,370 people
Center Point
2,366 people
Tularosa
2,584 people

Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Milan's 2,473 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Darlington, WI
2,473 people
Hebron, OH
2,474 people
Denmark, WI
2,472 people
Owings, MD
2,475 people
Abbeville, AL
2,470 people
Superior, AZ
2,470 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Milan's $37,551 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Brundidge, AL
$37,555 median income
West Blocton, AL
$37,537 median income
Arcadia, SC
$37,574 median income
Felicity, OH
$37,586 median income
Robbins, IL
$37,594 median income
Fort Plain, NY
$37,600 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Milan, NM Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Milan, NM - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 33.4% 29.1% 33.7% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 52.6% White 33.4% Black or African American 0.9% Asian 2.4% American Indian 29.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 0.4% Two or more races 33.7% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Milan compares to nearby New Mexico cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Milan (this city) 2,473 $37,551
Santa Rosa 2,447 $41,995
West Hammond 2,519 $49,795
La Mesilla 2,531 $74,385
Census ACS 5-year FIPS NM FBI UCR NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Milan, NM?

What is the population of Milan, NM? +

Milan, NM has a population of 2,473 according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Milan, NM? +

The median household income in Milan is $37,551 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Milan? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Milan; the closest available measure is the New Mexico state average, a cost of living index of 92.2 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Below Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within New Mexico vary by metro area.

Is Milan, NM safe? +

Milan has a total crime rate of 1140.1 per 100,000 residents, which is below the national average. This reflects incidents reported to the FBI UCR program, not a definitive safety score -- agency reporting is voluntary and completeness varies by jurisdiction.

What is the median home value in Milan, NM? +

A typical home in Milan is worth $71,300, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, FBI UCR, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

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Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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