Living in Millington, Illinois
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Millington · Census data 2020–2024
Millington has 729 residents with a median age of 44.7. The median household income is $81,775 (about the same as the Illinois median), the median home value is $230,700, the median rent is $1,135/month.
Millington is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Millington at a glance
- Population
- 729
- Median age
- 44.7State: 39
- Median household income
- $81,775State: $83,390
- Median home value
- $230,700State: $263,300
- Median rent
- $1,135/moState: $1,274
- Homeowners
- 92.2%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.1%
- Average commute
- 36 min
Is Millington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 7.7%.
Cons: Median household income about the same as the Illinois median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
The weather is best in June to September.
Cost of living in Millington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Millington the median home value is $230,700, 31% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,135 per month, which is 27.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,743 a month in housing costs.
Millington median household income
The median household income in Millington is $81,775 and the income per person is $44,091. 7.7% of residents live below the poverty line (Illinois: 11.8%).
Housing in Millington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 334
- Owner-occupied
- 92.2%
- Renter-occupied
- 7.8%
- Vacant
- 11.7%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1977
- Average household size
- 2.47
Millington demographics
- Population
- 729
- Median age
- 44.7
- Under 18
- 20.7%
- 65 and older
- 15.9%
- Households
- 295
- Foreign-born
- 2.1%
- Veterans
- 6.6%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Millington ›
Education in Millington
18.1% of adults 25 and older in Millington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Illinois: 37.8%), and 5% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Millington
- Unemployment rate
- 5.1%State: 5.8%
- Average commute
- 36 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 10%
- Drive alone
- 83.9%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 2.3%
- Homes with broadband
- 94.2%
Millington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millington | 729 | $81,775 | $230,700 | $1,135 |
| Newark | 1,138 | $99,375 | $241,100 | $1,006 |
| Millbrook | 243 | $137,560 | $361,900 | — |
| Sheridan | 2,519 | $85,250 | $186,400 | $1,070 |
| Lake Holiday | 5,641 | $107,875 | $256,400 | $1,496 |
| Sandwich | 7,219 | $80,768 | $255,700 | $1,029 |
| Somonauk | 1,569 | $84,583 | $234,400 | $993 |
| Plano | 12,203 | $86,271 | $230,700 | $1,686 |
| Lisbon | 373 | $99,375 | $231,300 | $963 |
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What is the median household income in Millington, IL?
The median household income in Millington is $81,775, about the same as the Illinois median of $83,390 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Millington?
The median home value in Millington is $230,700, compared with $263,300 in Illinois.
How much is rent in Millington?
The median gross rent in Millington is $1,135 per month, about 27.5% of household income.
Is Millington, IL a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 12% lower than the state median; unemployment of 5.1%; a poverty rate of 7.7%. Minuses: median household income about the same as the Illinois median; an average commute of 36 minutes.
What is the median age in Millington?
The median age in Millington is 44.7 years (Illinois: 39).
How long is the commute in Millington?
The average commute to work in Millington is 36 minutes; 10% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Millington?
The unemployment rate in Millington is 5.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Millington?
18.1% of adults in Millington have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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