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Melvin, MI
Full City Profile · Michigan · Sanilac County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
203
Population
209/sq mi density
$49,375
Median Income
$21,520 per capita
$103,800
Home Value
$229,910 Zillow
$685
Median Rent
22.9% income on rent
45°F
Avg Temperature
260 sunny days/yr
313
Violent Crime/100K
1,357 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$49,375 median income, 6.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$103,800 home value, $685/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
313 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.2 / 5.0
2.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Housing Overview
Median Home Value
$103,800
63% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$685/mo
41% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
77.6%
19% above US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
82
Median year built: 1947
Home Value by Source
Census Median
$103,800
Zillow (ZHVI)
$229,910
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price
Ownership vs. Renting
77.6%
Owner-Occupied
22.4%
Renter-Occupied
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied
Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)
Studio
$807/mo
1 Bedroom
$891/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,113/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,419/mo
4 Bedroom
$1,588/mo
Census median rent:
$685/mo
Affordability & Housing Stock
Rent Burden
22.9%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
26% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1947
Average age of housing stock: 79 years
Homeownership Rate
77.6%
Complete Housing Data
Home Values
| Census Median Value | $103,800 |
| Zillow Home Value (ZHVI) | $229,910 |
Rent
| Census Median Rent | $685 |
| FMR Studio | $807 |
| FMR 1-Bedroom | $891 |
| FMR 2-Bedroom | $1,113 |
| FMR 3-Bedroom | $1,419 |
| FMR 4-Bedroom | $1,588 |
Market
Ownership & Stock
| Owner-Occupied | 77.6% |
| Renter-Occupied | 22.4% |
| Homeownership Rate | 77.6% |
| Total Housing Units | 82 |
| Median Year Built | 1947 |
| Rent Burden | 22.9% |