Michigan
Millington is a small town in Michigan with a population of 1,151. Residents earn $56,339 per year, which is 25% below the national average.
Based on current data, Millington receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Millington offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Millington is $56,339, 25% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.3%. The poverty rate of 18.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.
The median home value in Millington is $117,700, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $908 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.2/10.
Millington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 46°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $56,339 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,713 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $976 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $56,247 |
| Unemployment | 1.3% |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.5% |
| 49% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 921 |
| County GDP | $1,769M |
| Restaurants | 66 |
| Healthcare | 108 |
| Retail | 136 |
| Manufacturing | 51 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,650 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.10% |
| Commute Time | 29.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |
| Census Median | $117,700 |
| 58% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $220,743 |
| Census Median Rent | $908 |
| 22% below US avg |
| Studio | $807 |
| 1 Bedroom | $891 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,113 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,419 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,588 |
| Owner-Occupied | 64.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,650 |
| 4% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.10% |
| Obesity | 41.4% |
| 29% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 10.1% |
| Heart Disease | 6.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 32.6% |
| Asthma | 11.9% |
| COPD | 8.3% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.7% |
| Depression | 29.4% |
| Mental Distress | 20.5% |
| Physical Distress | 14.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.4% |
| Premature Death | 9,016/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 54.7% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 108 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 46.3°F |
| 14% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 34.2 inches |
| 10% below US avg |
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 755 ft (230 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 846/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.2728°N, 83.5238°W |
| County FIPS | 26157 |
Winner: Republican by 43 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.4% |
| 60% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.23 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 846/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.4 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 10 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 108 |
| Restaurants | 66 |
| Retail Stores | 136 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 29.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.5% |