Milo is a town in Yates County, New York, United States.

The town was named after Milo of Croton, a famous athlete from Ancient Greece.

The region was within the realm of the Seneca tribe before Europeans entered the area.

Settlement began around 1788 by members of the Universal Friends, a religious sect.

In 1833, the Village of Penn Yan was incorporated, setting itself apart from the town.

30.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.5% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.