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Melville, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · Pointe Coupee Parish County
Melville, LA
At a Glance
How Melville Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Melville's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Melville a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Melville residents earn a median household income of $41,406 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $18,764. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 28.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 540 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Melville is $111,900 , 60% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $77,942. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
Safety & Crime
Melville reports 832 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 119% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,830/100K.
Education
11.6% of adults in Melville hold a bachelor's degree or higher (66% below the national average). 83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melville has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.