At a Glance
Median Income
$155,675
$90,255 per capita
Home Value
$778,400
Zillow: $989,665
Median Rent
$3,501/mo
34.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
62.4%
95.1% high school+
Unemployment
8.4%
0.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
25.6%
7.2% 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?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Melville residents earn a median household income of $155,675 , which is 107% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $90,255. The unemployment rate stands at 8.4% (133% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 56,397 business establishments, including 3,828 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Melville is $778,400 , 176% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $989,665. Median rent is $3,501/month, with 34.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1983.
Education
62.4% of adults in Melville hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% above the national average).
95.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melville has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
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 31.
Data Overview
People
Population19,187
Median Age50.8 yrs
Density1,584/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born10.2%
Veterans2.6%
Economy
A
Median Income$155,675
Per Capita$90,255
Unemployment8.4%
Poverty0.8%
County GDP$130,222M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,489
Housing
B+
Home Value$778,400
Rent$3,501
Ownership87.5%
Zillow$989,665
Housing Units7,456
Rent Burden34.5%
Health
Obesity25.6%
Diabetes6.8%
Smoking7.2%
Heart Disease3.9%
Premature Death4,800/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI31 (Good)
Elevation129 ft
Education
A+
Bachelor's+62.4%
High School+95.1%
Graduate+31.7%
School Score6.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 52% / D 48%
Commute32 min
Broadband96.1%
Internet Speed177 Mbps
EV Stations15
Libraries63
Did You Know?
The median home in Melville was built in 1983.
The nearest airport is John F Kennedy International (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
13.3% of the population has a disability.
10.2% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 177 Mbps.
There are 3,828 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 76 fatal vehicle crashes.