Milan Nature Park sits on the western edge of the neighborhood and features a small lake.
Life is Sweet is a charming bakery in Milan off of E Main Street.
Events like food rallies and live music at Tolan Square happen regularly in downtown Milan.
Outdoor activities and river access are right in your backyard in Milan.
Residents can drop by Latham's hardware store in Milan for any home repair needs.

Milan, MI

Area Guide

Avg Rent

$885

Population

6,266

Renter Mix

29% Rent

A charming small town south of Ann Arbor

Suburban Historic Charming

Located about 15 miles south of Ann Arbor, Milan offers a true small-town atmosphere with a strong sense of community and a peaceful lifestyle. Milan’s rich history dates back to its found in 1831. Milan honors its past with a vibrant historic downtown, where the Milan community gathers for an array of fun events and in support of local businesses housed in colorful buildings along Main Street.

Milan offers a wide variety of apartments available for rent in tranquil, tree-dense neighborhoods. Options for outdoor recreation abound at Wilson Park, Gump Lake Park, and Milan Nature Park. Getting around from Milan is simple with access to U.S. 23.

Explore the City

Events like food rallies and live music at Tolan Square happen regularly in downtown Milan.

Outdoor activities and river access are right in your backyard in Milan.

Residents can drop by Latham's hardware store in Milan for any home repair needs.

Walking trails and pedestrian bridges connect Milan's downtown to Town Hall across the river.

Residents of Milan can enjoy green spaces, such as Gump Lake Park.

Neighborhoods in Milan have diverse housing styles and structures.

Demographics

Median Household Income

$76,385

Average: $89,531

Education

1,621

Residents Have a Degree

Job Market

3,430

Workers Employed

Age Distribution
Get a sense of this area's population profile.

Median Age

39 Years

Largest Age Group

10-19 Years

Approximately 15% of Residents

Under 20

26%

Over 65

16%

Housing Distribution

Milan has more homeowners than renters.

Renters
29%
Non-Renters
71%

Education Distribution

Review this city's overall education levels.

Bachelor's or Higher
22%
Other Education
78%

Rent Trends

As of June 2026, the average apartment rent in Milan, MI is $479 for a studio, $885 for one bedroom, and $1,166 for two bedrooms. Apartment rent in Milan has increased by 2.0% in the past year.

Property Type
Average Rent
Average Sq Ft
Apartment
$885/month
663 Sq Ft
See Rental Market Trends in Milan, MI

Getting Around

Moderately Walkable

Walkability

60 / 100

Exceptionally Drivable

Drivability

100 / 100

Fairly Bikeable

Bikeability

50 / 100

Schools

Clayton H. Symons Elementary School

Public

Grades K-5

358 Students

Paddock Elementary School

Public

Grades PK-5

266 Students

Milan Middle School

Public

Grades 6-8

489 Students

Points of Interest

Parks and Recreation

  • Rolling Hills Park

Airports

  • Detroit Metro Wayne County

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Methodology

† Our analysis of utilities, groceries, transportation, healthcare, home prices, and other goods and services is sourced from the Cost of Living Index, a respected benchmark published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER) that provides a thorough overview of living expenses across different regions.

Rent data is provided by CoStar Group’s Market Trend reports. As the industry leader in commercial real estate information, analytics, and news, CoStar conducts extensive research to produce and maintain a comprehensive database of commercial real estate information. We combine this data with public record to provide the most up-to-date rental information available.

Consumer goods, services, and home prices are sourced from the Cost of Living Index published by the Council for Community and Economic Research (C2ER). The data on this page is updated quarterly. It was last published in June 2026.

Demographic information comes from Neustar and combines detailed address data with U.S. Census and American Community Survey statistics to produce reliable local estimates.