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Milo, ME

Milo, ME.

Population: 2,582 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Milo, ME is $156,787 — down 2.6% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with coldwave, icestorm, lightning the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$156,787

Median home value

-2.6%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$156,787
1-year appreciation
-2.6%
3-year appreciation
+0.3%
5-year appreciation
+30.7%
10-year appreciation
+107.7%
All-time peak (2024-08)
$162,214
House Price Index (state)
486.3 (+4.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
29
New listings (monthly)
11

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
27.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$19.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
Penquis Valley Middle/High School, Milo Elementary School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
avalanche: Relatively Low · coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · hurricane: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively High · inlandFlooding: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 5% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
84.9%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
45.0°F
Average high
56.0°F
Average low
34.0°F
Annual precipitation
47.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5a (extreme annual low -20 to -15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Katahdin Woods and Waters National Monument (51 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
16
Nearest airport
Milo Field (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Bangor International Airport (BGR) (31 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.6 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+198 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,978
Housing built before 1970
40.3%
Housing built 2000 or later
22.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,360
Mean commute to work
38 min
Households with broadband internet
54.9%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
4,389
Average weekly wage
$921
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Construction, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
8

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

MiloState medianUS median
Median home value$156,787$347,099$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,360$2,264$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Milo, ME?
$156,787.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Milo, ME?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, iceStorm, lightning, winterWeather.
What is the wildfire risk in Milo, ME?
Risk to homes is higher than 5% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Milo, ME?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Milo, ME?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Milo, ME?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Milo, ME?
Regional Price Parity: 97.5 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Milo

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