Washtenaw County, Michigan

Milan

A Saline River city on the Washtenaw–Monroe county line, 16 miles south of Ann Arbor and about 40 miles from downtown Toledo via US-23.

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6,079Population

2,466Households

70.2%Homeownership Rate

37.6 yrsMedian Age

Overview

Living in Milan

Milan is a city in southern Washtenaw County and northwestern Monroe County, Michigan, 16 miles south of Ann Arbor, with US-23 running along its eastern edge. John Marvin settled the area in 1831 as Tolanville. The post office opened as Farmersville in 1833 and took the name Milan in 1836. Milan incorporated as a village in 1885 and as a city in 1967. The Saline River runs through the center of town, and the downtown core is listed on the National Register of Historic Places as the Main Street Historic District. Historic buildings include the 1834 Community House, a former gristmill that Henry Ford bought in 1935 to process soybeans. The 1888 Hack House Museum and the restored 1897 Old Milan Fire Barn are also here.

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Stats: 2020 Census (Demographic and Housing Characteristics File: P1, P13, H10), Milan city, Michigan (entire city, both Washtenaw and Monroe county portions) — homeownership = owner-occupied share of occupied housing units. Photo: Notorious4life / Wikimedia Commons, CC0.

At a Glance

CountiesWashtenaw & Monroe

Incorporated1885 (village), 1967 (city)

Distance to Toledo~40 miles

ZIP Code48160

Land Area3.48 sq mi

What Makes It Special

Why Buyers Choose Milan

Main Street Historic District

Downtown Milan is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and nearby landmarks include the Hack House Museum and the Old Milan Fire Barn.

Saline River Parks

The Saline River runs through the center of town, and a walk/bike path along the river links Wilson Park with the city's Softball Park.

US-23 Corridor

US-23 runs along the city's east side, about 16 miles south of Ann Arbor and roughly 40 road miles from downtown Toledo.

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Parks & Recreation

Milan Parks

Wilson Park

89 Wabash St., Milan

Splash pad (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
Accessible, inclusive playground
Four pickleball courts and a basketball court
Grand and Courtside pavilions
Fitness circuit and walking paths

Nature Park

Platt Rd., Milan

Kayak launch
Pavilion
Playground
Bicycle pump station

Vern R. Campbell Park

Sanford Rd., Milan

Soccer fields
Horse arena
Flying fields

Softball Park

91 Gump Lake Rd., Milan

9 acres
Two softball fields
Walk/bike path along the Saline River to Wilson Park

Milan Area Schools

Milan Schools

Public

Paddock Early Childhood Center707 Marvin St., Milan, MI 48160
Paddock Elementary School707 Marvin St., Milan, MI 48160
Symons Elementary School432 S. Platt Rd., Milan, MI 48160
Milan Middle School920 North St., Milan, MI 48160
Milan High School200 Big Red Dr., Milan, MI 48160

School assignment is based on home address, and attendance boundaries can change. Contact Milan Area Schools directly to confirm which schools serve a specific property.

Frequently Asked

Milan FAQ

What is Milan, Michigan known for?

Milan is known for its Main Street Historic District, its setting on the Saline River, and historic buildings such as the 1834 Community House, once owned by Henry Ford, and the restored 1897 Old Milan Fire Barn.

How far is Milan from Toledo?

Milan is about 40 road miles north of downtown Toledo, Ohio, usually a drive of around 45 minutes via US-23. Ann Arbor is 16 miles to the north.

What school district serves Milan?

Milan is served by Milan Area Schools, which also covers parts of nearby townships in Washtenaw and Monroe counties. All of the district's schools are in the city. Contact the district to confirm which schools serve a specific address.

When was Milan founded?

John Marvin settled the area in 1831 under the name Tolanville. The post office took the name Milan in 1836, and the community incorporated as a village in 1885 and as a city in 1967.

What parks are in Milan?

The city has about 139 acres of parkland. Wilson Park has a splash pad, pickleball courts and pavilions, Nature Park has a kayak launch, and Vern R. Campbell Park has soccer fields and a horse arena.

What is the population of Milan?

The city of Milan had 6,079 residents and 2,466 households at the 2020 Census, counting both its Washtenaw and Monroe county portions.

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