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New Melle, MO

Missouri

New Melle is a small town in Missouri with a population of 510. Residents earn $103,750 per year, which is 38% above the national average.

4.5 /5.0
A+ Excellent
510 Population 302/sq mi density
$103,750 Median Income $63,568 per capita
$407,100 Home Value
$775 Median Rent 44.2% income on rent
A+
Overall
4.5 / 5.0
Excellent overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$103,750 median income, 0.7% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$407,100 home value, $775/mo rent
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $103,750
38% higher than US avg
Home Value $407,100
44% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 38.7%
15% higher than US avg
Median Rent $775
33% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 34.6%
8% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.7%
81% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 3.3%
73% lower than US avg

How New Melle Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population510
Median Age54.4 yrs
Density302/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans11.7%

Economy

A+
Median Income$103,750
Per Capita$63,568
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty3.3%
Commute26 min

Housing

A
Home Value$407,100
Rent$775
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units173
Rent Burden44.2%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Uninsured6.3%
Smoking12.4%
Depression24.2%
Heart Disease4.6%

Climate

Avg TempN/A
AQI41 (Good)
Sunny Days297/yr
Elevation787 ft (240 m)

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.7%
High School+95.3%
Graduate+16.2%
School Score5.51

Community

2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.4%

Is New Melle a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, New Melle receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, a highly educated population, abundant sunshine. Areas to be aware of include high housing costs. New Melle stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in New Melle is $103,750, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places New Melle among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.7%. Only 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in New Melle is $407,100, 44% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $775 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. A price-to-income ratio of 3.9x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 38.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.

Climate & Weather

With 297 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

New Melle has a population of 510 with a density of 302 people per square mile. The median age is 54.4 years, 40% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.6%), with 2% Hispanic.

Population

510
Total Population
302
People / sq mi
54.4yrs
Median Age
40% above US avg
1.7mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.1%
Female 54.9%

Race & Ethnicity

New Melle vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only98.8%
26% above US avg
Spanish1.2%
91% below US avg

Social Characteristics

New Melle vs U.S. Average

The median household income in New Melle is $103,750, which is 38% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 3.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: New Melle vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$103,750
38% above US avg
Per Capita Income$63,568

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.7%
81% below US avg
Poverty Rate3.3%
73% below US avg

Business (County)

Tax & Cost of Living

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone86.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.9%

Walkability

The median home value in New Melle is $407,100, 44% above the national average. Monthly rent averages $775 (33% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$407,100
44% above US avg
Median List Price$379,450

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$379,450
$/Sq Ft$143
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio100.0%
Price Drops0.0%
Inventory13

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$775
33% below US avg
Rent Burden44.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$732
1 Bedroom$775
2 Bedrooms$970
3 Bedrooms$1,265
4 Bedrooms$1,457

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied91.2%
Housing Units173
Median Year Built2002

Property Tax

In New Melle, 34.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.3% of residents lack health insurance. 12.4% are current smokers. 24.2% report depression. 21.2% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: New Melle vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity34.6%
8% above US avg
Diabetes8.1%
Heart Disease4.6%
High Blood Pressure27.4%
Asthma10.0%
COPD5.0%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke2.3%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking12.4%
11% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.4%
Physical Inactivity21.2%
Depression24.2%
Mental Distress16.1%
Physical Distress10.9%
Short Sleep37.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate97.4%
Uninsured6.3%
27% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.6%
Dental Visits70.1%

Food & Exercise

38.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 54.2-point margin. 88.4% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 76.6%
D 22.4%

Winner: Republican by 54.2 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+38.7%
15% above US avg
High School+95.3%
Graduate Degree+16.2%
School Test Score5.51
A Education Grade (4.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

Population Density302/sq mi
Total Area1.7 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access88.4%

Safety & Disasters

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone86.6%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home9.9%

Nearby Cities

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