New York · Metropolitan Area
Melville is a small city in New York with a population of 19,187. Residents earn $155,675 per year, which is 107% above the national average.
Based on current data, Melville receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs, above-average unemployment. Melville stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Melville is $155,675, which is significantly higher than the national average — 107% above $75,149. This places Melville among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.3% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Melville is $778,400, making it a premium housing market at 176% above the U.S. median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $3,501 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. A price-to-income ratio of 5x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Melville is a highly educated community — 62.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national average of 33.7%. 95.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.4/10.
Melville experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 86.2% |
| 10% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 13.8% |
| 3% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $155,675 |
| 107% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $90,255 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,489 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $139,155 |
| Unemployment | 5.3% |
| 47% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.8% |
| 94% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 56,397 |
| County GDP | $130,222M |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Healthcare | 6,152 |
| Retail | 5,602 |
| Manufacturing | 820 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.00% |
| Commute Time | 31.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |
| Census Median | $778,400 |
| 176% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $915,241 |
| Median List Price | $824,999 |
| Median List Price | $824,999 |
| $/Sq Ft | $580 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 95.1% |
| Price Drops | 3.2% |
| Inventory | 31 |
| Census Median Rent | $3,501 |
| 201% above US avg |
| Studio | $1,215 |
| 1 Bedroom | $1,315 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,579 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,976 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $2,193 |
| Owner-Occupied | 87.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $15,590 |
| 345% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.00% |
| Obesity | 25.6% |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 6.8% |
| Heart Disease | 3.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.0% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 3.6% |
| Stroke | 2.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 18.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.7% |
| Depression | 16.4% |
| Mental Distress | 13.7% |
| Physical Distress | 9.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 80.4% |
| Premature Death | 4,800/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 98.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Annual Average | 53.5°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.3 inches |
| 1% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 129 ft (39 m) |
| Area | 12.1 sq mi (31.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,584/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7824°N, 73.4088°W |
| County FIPS | 36059 |
Winner: Republican by 4.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 62.4% |
| 85% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.39 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,584/sq mi |
| Total Area | 12.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 15 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 16 |
| Public Libraries | 63 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 6,152 |
| Restaurants | 3,828 |
| Retail Stores | 5,602 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 76 |
| Avg Commute | 31.9 min |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |