At a Glance
Median Income
$49,375
$21,520 per capita
Home Value
$103,800
Zillow: $237,901
Median Rent
$685/mo
22.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.8%
76.8% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
13.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.0%
19.4% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Melvin a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.9 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
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 11.0% (206% 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 $237,901. 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.
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. Annual precipitation totals 31.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population203
Median Age43.9 yrs
Density209/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.0%
Economy
C
Median Income$49,375
Per Capita$21,520
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty13.0%
County GDP$1,747M
Avg Weekly Wage$935
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,800
Rent$685
Ownership77.6%
Zillow$237,901
Housing Units82
Rent Burden22.9%
Health
Obesity40.0%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking19.4%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,591/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain31.3 in/yr
Elevation833 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.8%
High School+76.8%
Graduate+2.9%
School Score5.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute43 min
Broadband63.2%
Internet Speed51 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Melvin was built in 1947.
The nearest airport is St Clair County International (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
25.6% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.