What are the schools like in Millbrook, IL?

School district data for Millbrook is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Millbrook?

The median household income in Millbrook, IL is $116,875 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 3.7%.

What is the weather like in Millbrook, IL?

Millbrook has an average high temperature of 30.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.0 inches and annual snowfall averages 27.9 inches.

Millbrook, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Millbrook, IL affordable or expensive?

Millbrook's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Millbrook is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $307,500 and the median rent is $1,094 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Millbrook, IL?

Millbrook has a violent crime rate of 51.9 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 455.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Millbrook, IL a Good Place to Live?

Millbrook is a small town of 314 in Illinois, with a median household income of $116,875 and a 3.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Millbrook's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Millbrook is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Millbrook city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Millbrook's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Millbrook costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Millbrook, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$307,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,094	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	95.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$116,875	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Millbrook's violent crime rate is 51.9 per 100,000 residents — 86% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

51.9 /100k

Property Crime

455.8 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Metric	Millbrook, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	96.1%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Millbrook sees average highs of 30.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July, with 40.0 inches of annual precipitation and 27.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Millbrook, IL
Average High — January	30.5°F
Average High — July	84.4°F
Annual Precipitation	40.0"
Annual Snowfall	27.9"

Demographics

Metric	Millbrook, IL	National Avg
Population	314	—
Median Age	38.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	3.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	39.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.9%	22.2%
65 and over	10.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Millington, IL 4 mi Sandwich, IL 5 mi Plano, IL 5 mi Newark, IL 5 mi Lake Holiday, IL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Millbrook

Millbrook, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60536

Millbrook vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Millbrook, IL affordable or expensive?

Millbrook's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Millbrook roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $307,500 and median rent is $1,094/month.

What is the crime rate in Millbrook, IL?

Millbrook's violent crime rate is 51.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 455.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Millbrook?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Millbrook, IL a good place to live?

Millbrook, IL has a population of 314, a median household income of $116,875, and an unemployment rate of 3.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Millbrook?

Millbrook averages 30.5°F in January and 84.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 40.0 inches with about 27.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Millbrook?

Millbrook, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60536.

What is the population of Millbrook?

The population of Millbrook, Illinois is 314 with a median age of 38.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Millbrook?

Key numbers for living in Millbrook: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $307,500, median household income $116,875, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Millbrook side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.