Millington, MI

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.

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
1,151 Population 846/sq mi density
$56,339 Median Income $27,713 per capita
$117,700 Home Value $220,743 Zillow
$908 Median Rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$56,339 median income, 1.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,700 home value, $908/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $56,339
25% lower than US avg
Home Value $117,700
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 13.4%
60% lower than US avg
Median Rent $908
22% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 41.4%
29% higher than US avg
Unemployment 1.3%
64% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 18.5%
49% higher than US avg

How Millington Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population1,151
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density846/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Largest GroupWhite 93%

Economy

B+
Median Income$56,339
Per Capita$27,713
Unemployment1.3%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$1,769M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,700
Rent$908
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$220,743

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity41.4%
UninsuredN/A
Depression29.4%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
AQI38 (Good)
Rain34.2 in/yr
Elevation755 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+95.1%
School Score5.23

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Libraries10

Is Millington a Good Place to Live?

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.

Economy & Jobs

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.

Cost of Living & Housing

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.

Education

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.

Climate & Weather

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.

Millington has a population of 1,151 with a density of 846 people per square mile. The median age is 39.5 years, 2% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.9%), with 1.6% Black.

Population

1,151
Total Population
846
People / sq mi
39.5yrs
Median Age
2% above US avg
1.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 41.6%
Female 58.4%

Race & Ethnicity

Millington vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.2%
25% above US avg
Spanish1.8%
87% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Millington vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Millington is $56,339, which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 1.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Millington vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$56,339
25% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,713
Avg Weekly Wage$976
IRS Avg AGI$56,247

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment1.3%
64% below US avg
Poverty Rate18.5%
49% above US avg
Establishments (County)921
County GDP$1,769M

Business (County)

Restaurants66
Healthcare108
Retail136
Manufacturing51

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,650
4% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.10%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time29.7 min
Work from Home1.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Millington is $117,700, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $908 (22% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $220,743.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$117,700
58% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$220,743

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$908
22% below US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$807
1 Bedroom$891
2 Bedrooms$1,113
3 Bedrooms$1,419
4 Bedrooms$1,588

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied64.7%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,650
4% above US avg
Effective Rate3.10%
In Millington, 41.4% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 29.4% report depression. 25.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Millington vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity41.4%
29% above US avg
Diabetes10.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure32.6%
Asthma11.9%
COPD8.3%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking18.9%
Physical Inactivity25.7%
Depression29.4%
Mental Distress20.5%
Physical Distress14.5%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.2%
Checkup Rate76.4%
Premature Death9,016/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.3/10
Exercise Access54.7%
Healthcare Facilities108

Crime Rates: Millington vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Safety Score

Millington has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation is 34.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average46.3°F
14% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall34.2 inches
10% below US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median38.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation755 ft (230 m)
Area1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²)
Population Density846/sq mi
Coordinates43.2728°N, 83.5238°W
County FIPS26157
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 13.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 43-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 70.9%
D 27.9%

Winner: Republican by 43 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+13.4%
60% below US avg
High School+95.1%
School Test Score5.23
C Education Grade (2.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density846/sq mi
Total Area1.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries10
Healthcare Facilities108
Restaurants66
Retail Stores136

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)9

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute29.7 min
Work from Home1.5%

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