Median Income
$68,500
9% lower than US avg
Home Value
$144,000
49% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+
8.4%
75% lower than US avg
Median Rent
$660
43% lower than US avg
Unemployment
9.9%
175% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate
14.0%
13% higher than US avg
How Melita Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)
People
Population1,041
Median Age43.2 yrs
Density845/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Economy
C+
Median Income$68,500
Per Capita$46,500
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty14.0%
Commute16 min
Housing
A+
Home Value$144,000
Rent$660
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units465
Rent Burden6.5%
Climate
Avg TempN/A
AQIN/A
Elevation1,460 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.4%
High School+38.3%
Graduate+0.0%
Is Melita a Good Place to Live?
Based on current data, Melita receives an overall livability score of 3.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Melita offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
Economy & Jobs
The median household income in Melita is $68,500, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 9.9%, unemployment is notably high. 14.0% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
Cost of Living & Housing
The median home value in Melita is $144,000, 49% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $660 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Education
8.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 38.3% have completed high school.
Melita has a population of 1,041 with a density of 845 people per square mile. The median age is 43.2 years, 11% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (95%), with 5% Asian.
Population
1,041
Total Population
2021 Census
43.2yrs
Median Age
11% above US avg
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 94.7% |
| 21% above US avg |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Other Languages | 5.3% |
The median household income in Melita is $68,500, which is 9% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 9.9% (above the 3.6% US average). 14.0% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 16 minutes.
Income
| Median HH Income | $68,500 |
| 9% below US avg |
| Per Capita Income | $46,500 |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 9.9% |
| 175% above US avg |
| Poverty Rate | 14.0% |
| 13% above US avg |
Commute & Transportation
| Commute Time | 15.6 min |
| Drive Alone | 82.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 2.3% |
The median home value in Melita is $144,000, 49% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $660 (43% below US avg).
Home Values
| Census Median | $144,000 |
| 49% below US avg |
Real Estate Market (Redfin)
Rental Costs
| Census Median Rent | $660 |
| 43% below US avg |
| Rent Burden | 6.5% |
Ownership & Property
| Owner-Occupied | 79.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 20.4% |
| Housing Units | 465 |
Property Tax
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Crime Rates: Melita vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)
Geography
| Elevation | 1,460 ft (445 m) |
| Area | 1.2 sq mi (3.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 845/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 49.2681°N, 100.9967°W |
| Timezone | America/Winnipeg |