The Town FilesMilan, Ohio
Village in Erie County · population 1,371 (2020 Census) · spans 2 counties
- Median home
- $193,100
- Household income
- $97,973
- Jan low / Jul high
- 19° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 33 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 19
- Median age
- 40.4
Milan is a village of 1,371 people in Erie County, Ohio. The median home is worth $193,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). It ranks better transit than 84% of Ohio towns, more of a college town than 81% of Ohio towns, easier by car than 80% of Ohio towns.
How Milan ranks
Percentile among Ohio towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Ohio towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Milan is worth $193,100, above the typical Ohio town ($171,100). Homes cost about 2.0 times the median household income of $97,973, which is more affordable than 87% of Ohio towns. Median rent is $973 a month. 79.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Milan | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $193,100 | $171,100 |
| Median rent | $973 | $914 |
| Median household income | $97,973 | $67,019 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.0× | 2.6× |
| Homeownership | 79.3% | 71.7% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1965 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Milan
| People | Milan | Typical Ohio town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.4 | 40.6 |
| Age 65 and over | 20.9% | 19.1% |
| Under 18 | 29.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.7% | 21.3% |
| Below the poverty line | 7.1% | 10.3% |
| Veterans | 13.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 10.3% | 8.6% |
| Average commute | 18.6 min | 23.3 min |
| Homes with broadband | 94.0% | 90.9% |
Weather in Milan
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 19.0°F. About 40.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 32.7 inches of snow (typical Ohio town: 23.8 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 123 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milan since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Ohio town. 5 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF2, struck on June 15, 2023 about 7.2 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 1 deaths and 12 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 18, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 45 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on August 12, 2023.
Severe weather in Erie County since 1996
Erie County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, other, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2020 | Biological | DR-4507: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3457: Covid-19 |
| June 30, 2012 | Severe Storm | EM-3346: Severe Storms |
| July 2, 2006 | Severe Storm | DR-1651: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight Line Winds, And Flooding |
| September 13, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3250: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Erie County
Erie County had 36,283 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,985 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Milan itself the ACS puts it at 1.5%.
Public schools in Milan
3 public schools with 1,624 students, about 26.6 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ehove Career Center | 10-12 | 700 | 70.0 |
| Edison Elementary School (formerly Milan Elem) | PK-3 | 543 | 18.1 |
| Edison High School | 9-12 | 381 | 18.1 |
Towns near Milan
- Norwalk, OH3.1 mi · 17,068 people · home $163,300
- Monroeville, OH6.1 mi · 1,300 people · home $136,100
- Berlin Heights, OH6.4 mi · 651 people · home $177,900
- Collins, OH6.7 mi · 628 people · home $191,200
- Huron, OH7.8 mi · 6,922 people · home $222,500
- Wakeman, OH10.6 mi · 990 people · home $196,300
- Bellevue, OH12.4 mi · 8,249 people · home $152,800
- Sandusky, OH12.9 mi · 25,095 people · home $113,100
Milan questions
Is Milan, Ohio a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Milan scores better for retirees than 78% of Ohio towns and quieter than 75%. 20.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 40.4).
How much does a house cost in Milan?
The median owner-occupied home in Milan is valued at $193,100 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $97,973, so homes cost about 2.0 times income. Median rent is $973 a month.
What is the weather like in Milan?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 19.0°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.1 inches of precipitation a year and 32.7 inches of snow.
Does Milan get tornadoes?
19 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Milan since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF2 on June 15, 2023. The typical Ohio town has had 16.
- 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)