At a Glance
Median Income
$41,356
$21,495 per capita
Home Value
$113,100
Zillow: $143,310
Median Rent
$1,116/mo
37.6% of income on rent
Violent Crime
310/100K
1,174/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
70.4% high school+
Unemployment
7.0%
26.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
26.0% smoking rate
How Melvindale Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Melvindale's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Melvindale a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Melvindale residents earn a median household income of $41,356 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $21,495. The unemployment rate stands at 7.0% (94% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 36,727 business establishments, including 3,598 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Melvindale is $113,100 , 60% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $143,310. Median rent is $1,116/month, with 37.6% 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 1949.
Safety & Crime
Melvindale reports 310 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 18% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,174/100K.
Education
15.0% of adults in Melvindale hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(55% below the national average).
70.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Melvindale has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches. Air quality is rated Moderate with a median AQI of 55.
Data Overview
People
Population12,605
Median Age31.6 yrs
Density4,617/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Foreign Born18.1%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
C
Median Income$41,356
Per Capita$21,495
Unemployment7.0%
Poverty26.1%
County GDP$129,920M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,469
Housing
A+
Home Value$113,100
Rent$1,116
Ownership60.0%
Zillow$143,310
Housing Units4,811
Rent Burden37.6%
Crime
F
Violent310/100K
Property1,174/100K
Health
Obesity41.0%
Diabetes15.6%
Smoking26.0%
Heart Disease8.8%
Premature Death12,684/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
AQI55 (Moderate)
Elevation589 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+70.4%
Graduate+5.8%
School Score4.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 34% / D 63%
Commute25 min
Broadband92.9%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries57
Did You Know?
Melvindale was founded in 1924.
The median home in Melvindale was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Detroit Metro Wayne County (10 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.490 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
16.9% of the population has a disability.
18.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 3,598 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 201 fatal vehicle crashes.