The Town FilesMillington, Tennessee
City in Shelby County · population 10,582 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $207,300
- Household income
- $49,979
- Jan low / Jul high
- 30° / 91°
- Snow a year
- 3 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 26
- Median age
- 37.6
Millington is a city of 10,582 people in Shelby County, Tennessee. The median home is worth $207,300, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). It ranks better for cycling than 94% of Tennessee towns, more vibrant than 83% of Tennessee towns, better for young professionals than 78% of Tennessee towns.
How Millington ranks
Percentile among Tennessee towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Tennessee towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Millington is worth $207,300, close to the typical Tennessee town ($204,650). Homes cost about 4.1 times the median household income of $49,979, which is more affordable than 37% of Tennessee towns. Median rent is $1,111 a month. 57.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Millington | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $207,300 | $204,650 |
| Median rent | $1,111 | $863 |
| Median household income | $49,979 | $57,917 |
| Home value ÷ income | 4.1× | 3.7× |
| Homeownership | 57.8% | 69.7% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1980 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.3% | — |
Who lives in Millington
| People | Millington | Typical Tennessee town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.6 | 40.8 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.1% | 18.4% |
| Under 18 | 23.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 18.8% | 18.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.5% | 14.2% |
| Veterans | 8.8% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 5.0% | — |
| Work from home | 6.3% | 8.2% |
| Average commute | 20.8 min | 25.9 min |
| Homes with broadband | 75.8% | 88.2% |
Weather in Millington
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 29.9°F. About 57.2 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 2.5 inches of snow (typical Tennessee town: 3.5 in). Expect about 69 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 68 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millington since 1950, compared with 16 for the typical Tennessee town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF3, struck on March 31, 2023 about 9.4 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 93 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on March 31, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 51 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on February 15, 2025.
Severe weather in Shelby County since 1996
Shelby County has been included in 28 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2026 | Winter Storm | DR-4898: Severe Winter Storm |
| January 24, 2026 | Winter Storm | EM-3635: Severe Winter Storm |
| June 19, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4878: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 2, 2025 | Severe Storm | EM-3625: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 4, 2023 | Severe Storm | DR-4735: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Shelby County
Shelby County had 482,470 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $71,518 a year. Unemployment was 4.3% in 2023; in Millington itself the ACS puts it at 4.7%.
Public schools in Millington
6 public schools with 3,555 students, about 15.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Millington Central Middle High School | 7-12 | 1,211 | 15.0 |
| Millington Primary School | PK-3 | 891 | 17.1 |
| Millington Intermediate School | 4-6 | 544 | 16.5 |
| E.E. Jeter Elementary/Middle | PK-8 | 369 | 12.3 |
| Lucy Elementary | PK-5 | 301 | 15.1 |
| Woodstock Middle School | 6-8 | 239 | 12.6 |
Towns near Millington
- Bartlett, TN8.2 mi · 57,786 people · home $310,400
- Munford, TN8.9 mi · 6,302 people · home $244,400
- Atoka, TN9.1 mi · 10,008 people · home $320,700
- Lakeland, TN11.0 mi · 13,904 people · home $388,900
- Brighton, TN13.7 mi · 2,888 people · home $214,100
- Arlington, TN14.6 mi · 14,549 people · home $424,400
- Memphis, TN16.0 mi · 633,104 people · home $169,000
- Germantown, TN18.6 mi · 41,333 people · home $470,800
Millington questions
Is Millington, Tennessee a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Millington scores better for retirees than 11% of Tennessee towns and quieter than 17%. 17.1% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.6).
How much does a house cost in Millington?
The median owner-occupied home in Millington is valued at $207,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $49,979, so homes cost about 4.1 times income. Median rent is $1,111 a month.
What is the weather like in Millington?
July highs average 91.3°F and January lows 29.9°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 57.2 inches of precipitation a year and 2.5 inches of snow.
Does Millington get tornadoes?
26 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Millington since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF3 on March 31, 2023. The typical Tennessee town has had 16.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)