Millport, AL

Full City Profile · Alabama · Lamar County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,417 Population 258/sq mi density
$77,292 Median Income $24,054 per capita
$101,700 Home Value $144,876 Zillow
$644 Median Rent 16.6% income on rent
64°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$77,292 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$101,700 home value, $644/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.5% bachelor's degree or higher

Millport, AL

At a Glance

Median Income
$77,292
3% above
$24,054 per capita
Home Value
$101,700
64% below
Zillow: $144,876
Median Rent
$644/mo
45% below
16.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
832/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.5%
78% below
92.3% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
3% above
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.3%
29% above
17.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
64°F

How Millport Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
103%
Home Value
36%
Rent
55%
Poverty
135%
Bachelor's
22%
Unemployment
103%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Millport a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Millport residents earn a median household income of $77,292 , which is 3% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,054. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 300 business establishments, including 20 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Millport is $101,700 , 64% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $144,876. Median rent is $644/month, with 16.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.

Safety & Crime

Millport reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 832/100K.

Education

7.5% of adults in Millport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (78% below the national average). 92.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Millport has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,417
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density258/mi²
Male / Female54% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.8%

Economy

B+
Median Income$77,292
Per Capita$24,054
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$474M
Avg Weekly Wage$978

Housing

A+
Home Value$101,700
Rent$644
Ownership75.9%
Zillow$144,876
Housing Units580
Rent Burden16.6%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property832/100K

Health

Obesity41.3%
Diabetes13.0%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease6.1%
Premature Death12,036/100K

Climate

Avg Temp64°F
Rain58.4 in/yr
Elevation310 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.5%
High School+92.3%
Graduate+0.4%
School Score4.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 88% / D 12%
Commute36 min
Broadband57.3%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Millport was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Golden Triangle Regional (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.