Melba, ID

Full City Profile · Idaho · Ada County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
624 Population 1,357/sq mi density
$53,500 Median Income $23,100 per capita
$306,000 Home Value $684,252 Zillow
$993 Median Rent 34.5% income on rent
48°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$53,500 median income, 1.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$306,000 home value, $993/mo rent
D
Education
1.7 / 5.0
8.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Melba, ID

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,500
29% below
$23,100 per capita
Home Value
$306,000
9% above
Zillow: $684,252
Median Rent
$993/mo
15% below
34.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
75% below
77.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.0%
72% below
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
9% above
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F

How Melba Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Melba's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Home Value
109%
Rent
85%
Poverty
127%
Bachelor's
25%
Unemployment
28%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Melba a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Melba residents earn a median household income of $53,500 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,100. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 26,886 business establishments, including 1,244 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Melba is $306,000 , 9% above the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $684,252. Median rent is $993/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 95.5 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.

Education

8.3% of adults in Melba hold a bachelor's degree or higher (75% below the national average). 77.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Melba has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population624
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,357/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born19.9%
Veterans3.2%

Economy

B+
Median Income$53,500
Per Capita$23,100
Unemployment1.0%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$45,455M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357

Housing

B
Home Value$306,000
Rent$993
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$684,252
Housing Units210
Rent Burden34.5%

Health

Obesity35.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,738/100K

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
Rain11.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation2,656 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+8.3%
High School+77.9%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score6.1/10

Community

2024 VoteR 54% / D 43%
Commute31 min
Broadband89.7%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations16
Libraries20

Did You Know?

Melba was founded in 1912.
The median home in Melba was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Boise Air Trml/Gowen Field (20 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.5% of the population has a disability.
19.9% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 1,244 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.