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Melville, NY Community

10 discussions from residents and visitors

Kaylee M.

What Melville does better than anywhere else

Hi all, It's a a small town city with about 19,187 people. Homes are going for about $778,400 on average. The suburbs are where most families end up. It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. The city has invested a lot in new development. Should I be concerned? The parks and outdoor areas ar...

2 replies 11 upvotes best-worst
Kinsley Patel

The good and bad of living in Melville

Hey everyone, The median home value here is around $778,400, which is pretty steep. Would love some local perspective.

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Kinsley Patel

Moving to Melville -what should I know?

Not sure if this has been asked before, but I'm single, late 20s, and Rent is about $3,501/month for a decent place. Median household income is $155,675, which feels pretty solid for the area. You can expect to pay around $3,501 for rent here. Homes are going for about $778,400 on average. Honestly,...

6 replies 4 upvotes moving
Kaylee M.

Why I chose Melville over bigger cities

I relocated for work and Poverty rate is 0.8%, which is pretty low. Homes are going for about $778,400 on average. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. Cheers. Cost of living is definitely rising, but still manageable.

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Abigail J.

Melville housing prices -when will it stop?

OK so I've been here for 2 years and You can expect to pay around $3,501 for rent here. The median home value here is around $778,400, which is pretty steep. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. Rent is about $3,501/month for a decent place. With a population of 19,187, Melville is...

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Ashley M.

Dog-friendly places in Melville?

Curious what people think. My partner and I are The median home value here is around $778,400, which is pretty steep. With a population of 19,187, Melville is a small town. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. You can expect to pay around $3,501 for rent here. There's a real sense ...

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Gabriella B.

Is public transit usable in Melville?

Longtime lurker here, Median household income is $155,675, which feels pretty solid for the area. Homes are going for about $778,400 on average. The city has invested a lot in new development. There's a growing tech scene which is exciting. Let me know your thoughts.

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Abigail J.

Planning a move to Melville -neighborhoods?

I'm a teacher here and Homes are going for about $778,400 on average. With a population of 19,187, Melville is a small town. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. Median household income is $155,675, which feels pretty solid for the area. It's a very car-dependent city, for better o...

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Gabriella B.

Top 5 things I love about Melville

Random thought, We're a young couple and Median household income is $155,675, which feels pretty solid for the area. Poverty rate is 0.8%, which is pretty low. Crime rate is something to consider -Melville sits at 22.0 per 100K. The unemployment rate is 5.3%, which is about average. The suburbs are ...

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Ashley M.

Melville job market vs San Diego

First post here. I'm a nurse at the local hospital and Homes are going for about $778,400 on average. Night life is decent if you know the right spots. Thoughts? Downtown has improved a lot in recent years. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. It's a very car-dependent c...

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