At a Glance
Median Income
$40,125
$28,291 per capita
Home Value
$78,700
Zillow: $133,242
Median Rent
$608/mo
27.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.5%
92.7% high school+
Unemployment
1.2%
13.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
17.9% smoking rate
How Mellen Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Mellen's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Mellen a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Mellen residents earn a median household income of $40,125 , which is 47% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,291. The unemployment rate stands at 1.2% (67% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 627 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Mellen is $78,700 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $133,242. Median rent is $608/month, with 27.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1949.
Education
13.5% of adults in Mellen hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(60% below the national average).
92.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Mellen has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 34.
Data Overview
People
Population538
Median Age49.0 yrs
Density286/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans7.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$40,125
Per Capita$28,291
Unemployment1.2%
Poverty13.3%
County GDP$929M
Avg Weekly Wage$963
Housing
A+
Home Value$78,700
Rent$608
Ownership75.7%
Zillow$133,242
Housing Units365
Rent Burden27.5%
Health
Obesity40.5%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death12,410/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Rain34.7 in/yr
AQI34 (Good)
Elevation1,230 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+13.5%
High School+92.7%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute16 min
Broadband70.3%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Mellen was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (81 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.