At a Glance
Median Income
$90,561
$41,446 per capita
Home Value
$192,000
Zillow: $194,790
Median Rent
$1,099/mo
19.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
34.7%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.5%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
13.4% smoking rate
How Melody Hill Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Melody Hill's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Melody Hill a Good Place to Live?
A+
4.5 / 5.0 - Excellent
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Melody Hill residents earn a median household income of $90,561 , which is 21% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $41,446. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,183 business establishments, including 488 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Melody Hill is $192,000 , 32% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $194,790. Median rent is $1,099/month, with 19.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1973.
Education
34.7% of adults in Melody Hill hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(3% above the national average).
95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melody Hill has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 34°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 46.
Data Overview
People
Population3,435
Median Age39.3 yrs
Density2,507/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.5%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
A+
Median Income$90,561
Per Capita$41,446
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$15,629M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,097
Housing
A+
Home Value$192,000
Rent$1,099
Ownership92.0%
Zillow$194,790
Housing Units1,430
Rent Burden19.3%
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes9.0%
Smoking13.4%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death10,888/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain47.9 in/yr
AQI46 (Good)
Elevation412 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+34.7%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+13.9%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 56% / D 43%
Commute22 min
Broadband98.1%
Internet Speed274 Mbps
EV Stations12
Libraries9
Did You Know?
The median home in Melody Hill was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (1 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.450 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.8% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 488 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 19 fatal vehicle crashes.