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Millington, Tennessee · ZIP 38053

Millington — ZIP 38053

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Millington (38053) scores 37/100 — Below Average for Tennessee. Safety: Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier. Schools: Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage. A mid-range price profile for the state. The typical home value here is $248K.

37OUT OF 100

Overall NeighborScore

FBelow Average

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Higher reported-crime rate under the available data tier.

Safety index25/100
Violent crime share13%
Property crime share87%

Mid-range proficiency and grade-band coverage.

School index51/100
Avg math proficiency21%
Avg reading proficiency27%
Schools nearby6

A mid-range price profile for the state.

Affordability index53/100
Typical home value$248K
Median rent$1,625/mo

How this score is calculated: the NeighborScore composite weights crime 53% and schools 47%, each normalized to the local area. Home affordability is shown for context and is not factored into the overall score. Sources & methodology →

Last refreshed — Schools: Aug 2026 · Real estate: Aug 2026 · Demographics: Jun 2026

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Real Estate Snapshot

Typical Home Value

$248K

Median Rent

$1,625/mo

Days on Market

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Sale-to-List

—

Typical Home Value — 23 Months

Median Rent — 24 Months

Crime Overview

Total Incidents

46,763

Violent Crime

12,038

Property Crime

34,725

Crime statistics for this area are estimated from FBI-reported county-level data for Shelby County, Tennessee (2025). This ZIP does not yet have city-specific monthly crime data, so figures reflect the entire county rather than this ZIP alone.

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Nearby Schools

Grades
E.E. Jeter Elementary/MiddlePK–08356
41%
44%
Millington Primary SchoolPK–03857
32%
32%
Millington Intermediate School04–06537
26%
31%
Millington Central Middle High School07–121,193
15%
29%
Woodstock Middle School06–08248
12%
12%
Lucy ElementaryPK–05301
3%
12%

Directory and latest enrollment: NCES Common Core of Data (SY 2024–25 where reported). Proficiency: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts SY 2021–22; state standards are not directly comparable.

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Demographics

Population

25,352

Median Income

$58K

Homeownership

67%

Median Age

39.4 yrs

Source: US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates (2024).

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Frequently Asked Questions

ZIP 38053 has a reported-crime score of 25/100. A higher score represents a lower reported-crime rate under the best available data tier for this ZIP; it is not a guarantee of safety. Review the crime report and current local police data before making a decision.
ZIP 38053 has a school score of 51/100. The index combines reported SY 2021–22 math and reading proficiency with grade-band coverage. Nearby or county-level estimates may be used where ZIP-level reporting is sparse, and state assessment standards are not directly comparable.
The latest home value or sale-price figure available for ZIP 38053 is approximately $248K. The profile identifies the underlying source; Zillow ZHVI is a typical home value measure, while Redfin data is a median sale-price measure. These are different metrics and may lag current listings.
ZIP 38053 in Millington has an overall NeighborScore of 37/100. It combines the crime score (53%) and school score (47%); affordability is context only. Use the component data and its coverage notes rather than treating the composite as a complete measure of livability.