New Jersey · Metropolitan Area
Millington is a small town in New Jersey with a population of 3,002. Residents earn $202,604 per year, which is 170% above the national average.
Based on current data, Millington receives an overall livability score of 4.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Millington stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Millington is $202,604, which is significantly higher than the national average — 170% above $75,149. This places Millington among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 7.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 31 minutes.
The median home value in Millington is $746,800, making it a premium housing market at 165% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,110 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 3.7x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Millington is a highly educated community — 61.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Millington experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
| English Only | 87.4% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 12.6% |
| 6% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $202,604 |
| 170% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $82,292 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $2,046 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $152,534 |
| Unemployment | 7.3% |
| 103% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 10,950 |
| County GDP | $54,494M |
| Restaurants | 823 |
| Healthcare | 1,266 |
| Retail | 1,003 |
| Manufacturing | 243 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $13,089 |
| 274% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 1.75% |
| Commute Time | 30.6 min |
| Work from Home | 20.3% |
| Census Median | $746,800 |
| 165% above US avg | |
| Median List Price | $724,500 |
| Median List Price | $724,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $0 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 109.5% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 2 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,110 |
| 167% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,599 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,759 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $2,132 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $2,658 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $3,005 |
| Owner-Occupied | 90.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $13,089 |
| 274% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 1.75% |
| Obesity | 21.4% |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.5% |
| Heart Disease | 3.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.4% |
| Asthma | 8.5% |
| COPD | 3.3% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 15.9% |
| Depression | 16.2% |
| Mental Distress | 13.9% |
| Physical Distress | 8.9% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.0% |
| Premature Death | 4,545/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 92.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,266 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Annual Average | 51.1°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 29°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 46.7 inches |
| 23% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 287 ft (87 m) |
| Area | 2.6 sq mi (6.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,155/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6750°N, 74.5148°W |
| County FIPS | 34035 |
Winner: Democrat by 13.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 61.9% |
| 84% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.24 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,155/sq mi |
| Total Area | 2.6 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 17 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 1,266 |
| Restaurants | 823 |
| Retail Stores | 1,003 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 17 |
| Avg Commute | 30.6 min |
| Work from Home | 20.3% |