Millington, MI

Full City Profile · Michigan · Tuscola County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
1,151 Population 846/sq mi density
$56,339 Median Income $27,713 per capita
$117,700 Home Value $234,174 Zillow
$908 Median Rent 37.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
296 Violent Crime/100K 99 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$56,339 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,700 home value, $908/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
296 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Millington, MI

At a Glance

Median Income
$56,339
25% below
$27,713 per capita
Home Value
$117,700
58% below
Zillow: $234,174
Median Rent
$908/mo
22% below
37.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
296/100K
22% below
99/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
13.4%
60% below
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
18.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.4%
29% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
46°F

How Millington Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Millington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
75%
Home Value
42%
Rent
78%
Poverty
149%
Bachelor's
40%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Millington a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Millington residents earn a median household income of $56,339 , which is 25% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,713. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 921 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Millington is $117,700 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $234,174. Median rent is $908/month, with 37.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1950.

Safety & Crime

Millington reports 296 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 22% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 99/100K.

Education

13.4% of adults in Millington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (60% below the national average). 95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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 totals 33.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.

Data Overview

People

Population1,151
Median Age39.5 yrs
Density846/mi²
Male / Female42% / 58%
Foreign Born1.0%
Veterans5.3%

Economy

B
Median Income$56,339
Per Capita$27,713
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty18.5%
County GDP$1,769M
Avg Weekly Wage$976

Housing

A+
Home Value$117,700
Rent$908
Ownership64.7%
Zillow$234,174
Housing Units550
Rent Burden37.6%

Crime

F
Violent296/100K
Property99/100K

Health

Obesity41.4%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,016/100K

Climate

Avg Temp46°F
Rain33.6 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation755 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.4%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 71% / D 28%
Commute30 min
Broadband74.0%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries10

Did You Know?

The median home in Millington was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Bishop International (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.