At a Glance
Median Income
$53,500
$23,100 per capita
Home Value
$306,000
Zillow: $652,231
Median Rent
$993/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
303/100K
2,753/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
8.3%
77.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
15.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.1%
12.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
310 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Melba a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 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 0.7% (81% 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 $652,231. 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.
Safety & Crime
Melba reports 303 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 20% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,753/100K.
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 30°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 310 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 9.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 33.
Data Overview
People
Population624
Median Age31.0 yrs
Density1,357/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$53,500
Per Capita$23,100
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty15.7%
County GDP$45,455M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,357
Housing
B
Home Value$306,000
Rent$993
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$652,231
Housing Units210
Rent Burden34.5%
Crime
F
Violent303/100K
Property2,753/100K
Health
Obesity35.1%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death5,738/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days310/yr
Rain9.9 in/yr
AQI33 (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.
14.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% 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.
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