The Town FilesMilstead, Georgia
Community in Rockdale County · population 628 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $174,500
- Household income
- $54,315
- Jan low / Jul high
- 34° / 89°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 18
- Median age
- 30.2
Milstead is a community of 628 people in Rockdale County, Georgia. The median home is worth $174,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 100% of Georgia towns, more of a college town than 99% of Georgia towns, more walkable than 98% of Georgia towns.
How Milstead ranks
Percentile among Georgia towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Georgia towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Milstead is worth $174,500, below the typical Georgia town ($202,650). Homes cost about 3.2 times the median household income of $54,315, which is more affordable than 57% of Georgia towns. 77.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Milstead | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $174,500 | $202,650 |
| Median rent | — | $1,000 |
| Median household income | $54,315 | $57,176 |
| Home value ÷ income | 3.2× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 77.1% | 60.5% |
| Median year built | 1950 | 1984 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Milstead
| People | Milstead | Typical Georgia town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.2 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.5% | 15.9% |
| Under 18 | 27.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 6.5% | 19.6% |
| Below the poverty line | 28.7% | 16.2% |
| Veterans | 0.0% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 9.3% | — |
| Work from home | 13.1% | 7.9% |
| Average commute | 19.3 min | 26.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 84.6% | 88.0% |
Weather in Milstead
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 33.6°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 1.1 inches of snow (typical Georgia town: 0.4 in). Expect about 52 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 62 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milstead since 1950, compared with 17 for the typical Georgia town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on April 2, 2024 about 0.0 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 58 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 16, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 66 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on March 15, 2008.
Severe weather in Rockdale County since 1996
Rockdale County has been included in 17 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for drought, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 9, 2026 | Tropical Storm | EM-3657: Hurricane Isaias |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3642: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 26, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3616: Hurricane Helene |
| March 29, 2020 | Biological | DR-4501: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3464: Covid-19 |
Jobs and pay in Rockdale County
Rockdale County had 35,707 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $61,314 a year. Unemployment was 3.7% in 2023; in Milstead itself the ACS puts it at 14.6%.
Towns near Milstead
- Conyers, GA2.1 mi · 17,305 people · home $284,300
- Lakeview Estates, GA2.9 mi · 2,660 people · home $74,700
- Lithonia, GA6.9 mi · 2,662 people · home $223,000
- Oxford, GA8.0 mi · 2,308 people · home $208,000
- Stonecrest, GA8.9 mi · 59,194 people · home $243,500
- Walnut Grove, GA9.0 mi · 1,322 people · home $264,300
- Porterdale, GA9.6 mi · 1,799 people · home $199,000
- Covington, GA10.1 mi · 14,192 people · home $301,900
Milstead questions
Is Milstead, Georgia a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Milstead scores better for retirees than 43% of Georgia towns and quieter than 1%. 20.5% of residents are 65 or older (median age 30.2).
How much does a house cost in Milstead?
The median owner-occupied home in Milstead is valued at $174,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $54,315, so homes cost about 3.2 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Milstead?
July highs average 89.4°F and January lows 33.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 1.1 inches of snow.
Does Milstead get tornadoes?
18 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milstead since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on April 2, 2024. The typical Georgia town has had 17.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)