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Millington, NJ

Full City Profile · New Jersey · Somerset County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
3,002 Population 1,155/sq mi density
$202,604 Median Income $82,292 per capita
$746,800 Home Value $911,467 Zillow
$3,110 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
136 Violent Crime/100K 5,835 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$202,604 median income, 7.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$746,800 home value, $3,110/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
136 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
61.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Millington, NJ

At a Glance

Median Income
$202,604
170% above
$82,292 per capita
Home Value
$746,800
165% above
Zillow: $911,467
Median Rent
$3,110/mo
167% above
33.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
136/100K
64% below
5,835/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
61.9%
84% above
97.0% high school+
Unemployment
7.3%
103% above
1.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
21.4%
33% below
8.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr

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
270%
Home Value
265%
Rent
267%
Poverty
14%
Bachelor's
184%
Unemployment
203%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Millington a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Millington residents earn a median household income of $202,604 , which is 170% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $82,292. The unemployment rate stands at 7.3% (103% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 10,950 business establishments, including 823 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Millington is $746,800 , 165% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $911,467. Median rent is $3,110/month, with 33.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 108.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Millington reports 136 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 5,835/100K.

Education

61.9% of adults in Millington hold a bachelor's degree or higher (84% above the national average). 97.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 7.3/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Millington has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.

Data Overview

People

Population3,002
Median Age46.0 yrs
Density1,155/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.1%

Economy

A
Median Income$202,604
Per Capita$82,292
Unemployment7.3%
Poverty1.7%
County GDP$54,494M
Avg Weekly Wage$2,046

Housing

A+
Home Value$746,800
Rent$3,110
Ownership90.4%
Zillow$911,467
Housing Units1,043
Rent Burden33.4%

Crime

F
Violent136/100K
Property5,835/100K

Health

Obesity21.4%
Diabetes6.5%
Smoking8.0%
Heart Disease3.8%
Premature Death4,545/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain46.7 in/yr
AQI39 (Good)
Elevation287 ft

Education

A+
Bachelor's+61.9%
High School+97.0%
Graduate+27.5%
School Score7.3/10

Community

2024 VoteR 42% / D 56%
Commute31 min
Broadband94.7%
Internet Speed146 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries17

Did You Know?

The median home in Millington was built in 1971.
20.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Central Jersey Regional (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.462 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
8.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 146 Mbps.
There are 823 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.