Living in Millington, Tennessee
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Millington · Census data 2020–2024
Millington has 11,289 residents with a median age of 37.6. The median household income is $49,979 (28% lower than the Tennessee median), the median home value is $207,300, the median rent is $1,111/month.
Millington at a glance
- Population
- 11,289
- Median age
- 37.6State: 38.9
- Median household income
- $49,979State: $69,595
- Median home value
- $207,300State: $286,700
- Median rent
- $1,111/moState: $1,189
- Homeowners
- 57.8%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 18.8%
- Average commute
- 21 min
Is Millington a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%.
Cons: Median household income 28% lower than the Tennessee median; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
The weather is best in April–May and September–October.
Cost of living in Millington
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Millington the median home value is $207,300, 38% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $1,111 per month, which is 25.8% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $1,483 a month in housing costs.
Millington median household income
The median household income in Millington is $49,979 and the income per person is $30,471. 16.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Tennessee: 13.8%).
Housing in Millington: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 5,190
- Owner-occupied
- 57.8%
- Renter-occupied
- 42.2%
- Vacant
- 10.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1972
- Average household size
- 2.39
Millington demographics
- Population
- 11,289
- Median age
- 37.6
- Under 18
- 23.8%
- 65 and older
- 17.1%
- Households
- 4,640
- Foreign-born
- 5%
- Veterans
- 8.8%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Millington ›
Education in Millington
18.8% of adults 25 and older in Millington have a bachelor's degree or higher (Tennessee: 31.1%), and 8.7% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Millington
- Unemployment rate
- 4.7%State: 4.7%
- Average commute
- 21 minState: 26 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 79.3%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 1.5%
- Homes with broadband
- 75.8%
Millington vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Millington | 11,289 | $49,979 | $207,300 | $1,111 |
| Bartlett | 56,876 | $102,070 | $310,400 | $1,638 |
| Munford | 6,588 | $89,531 | $244,400 | $1,176 |
| Atoka | 10,385 | $89,663 | $320,700 | $1,237 |
| Lakeland | 14,192 | $116,250 | $388,900 | $1,755 |
| Randolph | 252 | $60,568 | $306,800 | — |
| Brighton | 2,889 | $80,882 | $214,100 | $1,204 |
| Gilt Edge | 516 | $77,031 | $192,600 | $1,000 |
| Arlington | 15,205 | $135,105 | $424,400 | $2,164 |
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What is the median household income in Millington, TN?
The median household income in Millington is $49,979, 28% lower than the Tennessee median of $69,595 (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 $207,300, compared with $286,700 in Tennessee.
How much is rent in Millington?
The median gross rent in Millington is $1,111 per month, about 25.8% of household income.
Is Millington, TN a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 28% lower than the state median; an average commute of 21 minutes; unemployment of 4.7%. Minuses: median household income 28% lower than the Tennessee median; a poverty rate of 16.5%.
What is the median age in Millington?
The median age in Millington is 37.6 years (Tennessee: 38.9).
How long is the commute in Millington?
The average commute to work in Millington is 21 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Millington?
The unemployment rate in Millington is 4.7% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Millington?
18.8% 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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