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Milan, Michigan

City · Population 6,048 · #133 in Michigan
Milan, Michigan

Milan is the regional capital of Lombardy, in northern Italy, and the seat of the Metropolitan City of Milan. It is the second-most populous city in Italy after Rome, with a population of 1,362,863 in 2026.

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About Milan

Set in the southeastern part of Michigan, Milan is a close-knit town counting 6,048 people who proudly call it home.

Milan holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.48 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,738 residents per square mile.

What Makes Milan Unique

  • One of 10 places in the US named Milan — but the Michigan one has a character all its own.
  • Positioned in southeastern Michigan, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
  • Part of the fabric of Michigan — one of 745 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

  • Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
  • Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 6,048.
  • Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Milan

  • Milan Coffee Works / The Mother Loaf Breads (café)
  • Roy's BBQ and Burgers — burger
  • The Owl (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Milan

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Milan

  • Clayton H Symons Elementary School
  • Milan Alternative Education
  • Milan High School
  • Milan Middle School
  • Paddock Elementary School
  • Young Adult Program

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

TypeCity
Population (2024)6,048
Rank in state#133 of 533
Land area3.48 sq mi
Density1,738/sq mi
Coordinates42.0814, -83.6848

🗺️ Map of Milan