At a Glance
Median Income
$41,406
$18,764 per capita
Home Value
$111,900
Zillow: $89,569
Bachelor's Degree+
11.6%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
28.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.0%
23.8% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Melville a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 $89,569. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.
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. Annual precipitation totals 58.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population684
Median Age37.8 yrs
Density543/mi²
Male / Female36% / 64%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans2.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,406
Per Capita$18,764
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty28.7%
County GDP$1,079M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,016
Housing
A+
Home Value$111,900
Rent
Ownership70.4%
Zillow$89,569
Housing Units444
Rent Burden31.7%
Health
Obesity43.0%
Diabetes17.2%
Smoking23.8%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death13,129/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain58.5 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation31 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.6%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score3.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 63% / D 36%
Commute43 min
Broadband47.5%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Melville was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.506 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
12.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.