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Melvin, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County
Melvin, MI
At a Glance
How Melvin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Melvin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Melvin a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Melvin residents earn a median household income of $49,375 , which is 34% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $21,520. The unemployment rate stands at 6.0% (67% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 879 business establishments, including 71 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Melvin is $103,800 , 63% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $229,910. Median rent is $685/month, with 22.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1947.
Safety & Crime
Melvin reports 313 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,357/100K.
Education
2.8% of adults in Melvin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (92% below the national average). 76.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melvin has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.