At a Glance
Median Income
$28,250
$19,221 per capita
Home Value
$159,700
Zillow: $232,859
Median Rent
$836/mo
43.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
2,128/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.3%
90.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.3%
15.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
59°F
305 sunny days/yr
How Melfa Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Melfa's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Melfa 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
Melfa residents earn a median household income of $28,250 , which is 62% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $19,221. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,264 business establishments, including 100 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Melfa is $159,700 , 43% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,859. Median rent is $836/month, with 43.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 101.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1970.
Safety & Crime
Melfa reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,128/100K.
Education
22.3% of adults in Melfa hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
90.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melfa has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population447
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,541/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.3%
Economy
B
Median Income$28,250
Per Capita$19,221
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$2,039M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,012
Housing
B
Home Value$159,700
Rent$836
Ownership56.4%
Zillow$232,859
Housing Units246
Rent Burden43.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property2,128/100K
Health
Obesity38.3%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking15.2%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death12,239/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.2 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation51 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.3%
High School+90.9%
Graduate+6.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute25 min
Broadband76.7%
Internet Speed180 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Melfa was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Salisbury-Ocean City Wicomico Regional (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 180 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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