What are the schools like in Millington, IL?

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

What is the median household income in Millington?

The median household income in Millington, IL is $78,864 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.

What is the weather like in Millington, IL?

Millington has an average high temperature of 31.2°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.7 inches.

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

Q: Is Millington, IL affordable or expensive?

Millington's cost of living index is 99, where 100 represents the national average. This means Millington is 1% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $187,900 and the median rent is $1,375 per month.

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

Millington has a violent crime rate of 96.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 653.4 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Millington, IL a Good Place to Live?

Millington is a small town of 555 in Illinois, with a median household income of $78,864 and a 2.9% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 99 (US average = 100), which is 1% below the national average.

Strengths: Millington stands out for below-average home prices.

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

All Millington 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: 98.9

Millington's overall cost of living index is 98.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Millington costs roughly 1% less than the average American city.

Metric	Millington, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$187,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,375	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	93.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$78,864	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Millington's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — 75% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

96.6 /100k

Property Crime

653.4 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Millington, 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	21.1%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Millington sees average highs of 31.2°F in January and 84.9°F in July, with 42.4 inches of annual precipitation and 24.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Millington, IL
Average High — January	31.2°F
Average High — July	84.9°F
Annual Precipitation	42.4"
Annual Snowfall	24.7"

Demographics

Metric	Millington, IL	National Avg
Population	555	—
Median Age	43.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.9%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	42.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.4%	59.3%
Black or African American	2.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.1%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	25.6%	22.2%
65 and over	16.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Newark, IL 2 mi Millbrook, IL 4 mi Sheridan, IL 5 mi Lake Holiday, IL 5 mi Sandwich, IL 6 mi

ZIP Codes in Millington

Millington, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60537

Millington vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Millington, IL affordable or expensive?

Millington's cost of living index is 99, where 100 is the national average. That makes Millington roughly 1% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $187,900 and median rent is $1,375/month.

What is the crime rate in Millington, IL?

Millington's violent crime rate is 96.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 653.4 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Millington?

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

Is Millington, IL a good place to live?

Millington, IL has a population of 555, a median household income of $78,864, and an unemployment rate of 2.9%. 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 Millington?

Millington averages 31.2°F in January and 84.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.4 inches with about 24.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Millington?

Millington, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60537.

What is the population of Millington?

The population of Millington, Illinois is 555 with a median age of 43.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Millington?

Key numbers for living in Millington: cost of living index 99 (100 = US average), median home $187,900, median household income $78,864, crime index 28 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Millington side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.