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Millington.
About
Life in Millington
Millington is a community of 11,117 people in Tennessee. The median household income is $49,979, median rent runs about $1,111 per month, and median home values are around $207,300. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Millington at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
16.5%
Foreign-Born
5.0%
Broadband Internet
75.8%
of households
Population Growth
+22.4%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.0% foreign-born, most often from Philippines
Who lives in Millington: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Millington, the largest foreign-born group is from Philippines (49.7%), and 6.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
23.8%
of residents
65 and Older
17.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
27.6%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
28.7%
of households
Married Couples
38.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.39
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 7% below TN average
Rent, home values, and income in Millington
In Millington, rent runs 7% below the TN average, and home values are 28% below the TN average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
36.4%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.9%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,852
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
57.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $235,225 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 1.1 pts above TN average
Unemployment in Millington and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Shelby County, which includes Millington, is 1.1 percentage points higher than the TN average.
Unemployment rate
Millington: Shelby County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Shelby County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Millington is about 1% of Shelby County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Millington Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Memphis, TN-MS-AR metro area
Commute20.8 min avg
How Millington residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Millington, most residents drive alone to work (79%), and 64% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 21 mi
Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)
Small hub2.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 42% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Millington runs 42% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
468.9
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
3,154.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Millington Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 43 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively High
99.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Shelby County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Shelby County, which includes Millington, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 43 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 43 | Heat | $191,500 |
| 2024 | 28 | Thunderstorm Wind | $240,000 |
| 2023 | 45 | Thunderstorm Wind | $6.1M |
| 2022 | 28 | Heat | $21,000 |
| 2021 | 23 | Flash Flood | $319,000 |
| 2020 | 14 | Thunderstorm Wind | $174,000 |
| 2019 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.3M |
| 2018 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $321,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
8 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Shelby County, county-wide
Millington is about 1% of Shelby County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Shelby County, which includes Millington, is typically good — 220 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
220
per year
Moderate Days
140
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Shelby County, county-wide
Millington is about 1% of Shelby County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate90°F summers, 32°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Millington has hot summers (avg high 90°F) and cold winters (avg low 32°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/49°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
90°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/50°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/32°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
55.0"
Annual Snowfall
2.8"
Hot Days/Year
69
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
68
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
116
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 30°F | 4.34" |
| Feb | 54°F | 33°F | 4.77" |
| Mar | 63°F | 40°F | 5.74" |
| Apr | 73°F | 49°F | 5.85" |
| May | 81°F | 59°F | 5.48" |
| Jun | 88°F | 68°F | 4.71" |
| Jul | 91°F | 71°F | 4.53" |
| Aug | 91°F | 69°F | 3.39" |
| Sep | 85°F | 62°F | 3.74" |
| Oct | 75°F | 50°F | 4.20" |
| Nov | 62°F | 39°F | 4.75" |
| Dec | 52°F | 33°F | 5.68" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Millington
Uninsured
6.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Millington's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Saint Francis Bartlett Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10.4 mi away · Bartlett
Lakeside Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric · 11.5 mi away · Memphis
Unity Psychiatric Care-memphis
Psychiatric · 13.4 mi away · Memphis
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Millington
Millington's student/teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 18.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
18.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Millington (within 15 miles)
Southwest Tennessee Community College
12.1 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 5,047 students · in-state tuition $5,217 · 20% graduate · median earnings $38,117 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,836 students · in-state tuition $59,082 · 82% graduate · median earnings $79,506 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail, 51 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Millington
Millington has 6 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail (51 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
51 mi awayBrices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
National Battlefield Site
88 mi awayShiloh National Military Park
National Military Park
89 mi awayNatchez Trace National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
97 mi awayEmmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
98 mi awayTupelo National Battlefield
National Battlefield
100 mi awayPublic Libraries in Millington
Millington Public Library
4858 Navy Road, Millington
Cities Near Millington
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Millington FAQ
Is Millington, Tennessee affordable?⌄
Millington's median rent is $1,111/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $49,979/year. Median home value is $207,300.
Is Millington, Tennessee safe?⌄
Millington's violent crime rate was 469 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is above the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 3154 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Millington, Tennessee?⌄
Shelby County, which includes Millington, has an unemployment rate of 4.6%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Millington, Tennessee?⌄
The cost of living in Millington is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,111/month and median household income is $49,979/year. The median home value is $207,300. About 36% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Millington, Tennessee?⌄
The average commute in Millington is 21 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from